Very unique place. I had a great warm spinach salad with chicken and cup of chili. Big portions. Very nice service. Extremely interesting atmosphere. Yet another reason to keep driving away from highway exits when looking to eat and you have the time.
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Keith C.
Great place great food. Service is amazing. Menu is too long though, you'll annoy your server while you try and decide what you want to eat from this varietous cluster fuck. Get the government efficiency soup. Delicious
(5)
Nikolas K.
Mike's Place is tough to rate because I've had so many good times there. I suppose I should break down my rating system quickly: 3 main points (taste of food, quantity of food, price, atmosphere (including service, decor, volume, etc.)) I'd say Mike's Place has below average tasting food I'd say Mike's Place has an amazing crew, great service, fun/goofy atmosphere, and not too loud - very cozy inside Quantities are OUT OF THIS WORLD! Gotta love Mike's Place for brunch :)
(3)
Jacky K.
Best place in kent! So many options on the menu and the waitstaff is really quick. Gets crowded though!
(5)
Lindy F.
"Oh, I mean this is like the greatest thing since the X-Wing fighter!" -- SpaceCamp (1986) My Dad travelled for business all the time since he worked for IBM for 25+ years, and he used to say he travelled on his stomach. If you aren't sure what that means - he loved to find new local places to eat when he was on the road. Like father, like daughter. So when I was told I was going to Kent, Ohio, I was not happy camper. No way would I find cool places to check out... man, I was wrong. My client told me we had to get up extra early and try out Mike's for breakfast telling us it was on the way to the office from the hotel and they have great food. Okay, sure, why not? We pulled in at 7:15am and the first thing I saw was an X-Wing fighter "parked" out front. My co-worker and I laughed and I said "anyplace good enough for Luke, is good enough for me." We were seated quickly and coffee was brought to the table. Not bad for a place known for great hangover food! I ordered the Corned Beef Hash and my co-worker ordered the Country Omelette. It took about 15 minutes for the food to come out, but damn they were HUGE plates. Now, I did not initially notice it, but one of my over easy eggs was broken (the yolk had run all under my hash browns and toast). After another 5 minutes, our waitress came by the table with a small plate and a replacement egg. She said the chef felt really bad that he had "popped" my egg when he placed it on top of my hash, so he made me a fresh one. That never, EVER, happens... even at the nicest of joints. I was impressed. So, of course, I put that egg on top of the broken one. The hash was the right level of saltiness, with the rich briny, beefy flavor from the fresh, shredded corned beef, with lovely crispy hash brown potatoes running all through it and just enough caramelized onion to not give me bad breath for my all day meetings. The only problem with this dish, is it also comes with hash browns on the plate - why when hash HAS hash browns in them? Weird, but ok. I ate a little of them too. It so much food I could not finish it all. I did, however, eat all my sourdough toast as I sopped up all the runny egg yolks. Two coffees and both entrees came to $22 - not bad for so much food. I would definitely return here on my next trip - I hear that this is the greasy spoon to eat in when you've partaken a little too much the night before. It's also very possible it is where you were when you drank too much. Great service and wacky decor - The force is strong with this place.
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Haley B.
This is the place to go when you need some fried, greasy, calorie-filled, deliciousness in your life. The literally have EVERYTHING. Great place to go with groups because everyone can find something they like. The hangover breakfast for $2.99 is a deal you can't beat either. Read the placemats and the "rules" on the menu if you want to laugh. The staff is really laid back so don't come here expecting fast service, but the food, the price, the atmosphere and the legendary X-wing in front of the restaurant are worth coming here for. Mike's definitely has a special place in my heart. I have so many memories coming here with my friends after a night out and gorging ourselves on breakfast food, coming here with my roommates to eat our feelings, the many date nights with my boyfriend who just can't get enough of their burgers and the Rueben Rueben, sitting in the bus with a big group of people. It's one of those places that I hope to bring my future kids to and tell them all about it.
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Cortney R.
Had a bad experience here last night I need to tell y'all about. I really just need to vent I guess. So last night, I went with hubby and a friend. When we walked in, we noticed there were signs posted that they are looking for a new cook. Well, now I know why... When we were first greeted, we asked to sit on the patio. The host took us outside, threw a pile of silverware and placemats on the table (didn't set the table) and walked away. He didn't even think or offer to put the umbrella up for us so my husband did it. The host just seemed annoyed at us for wanting to sit outside. It was a nice night! We wanted to enjoy it! The waitress eventually came out and we ordered drinks and eventually food. Our friend ordered a burger cooked medium and it was definitely burnt. Hubby ordered the fish sandwich and it came out with no tarter sauce which he waited way too long to get after asking for it. My food was not good, wings were way overcooked and the sauce on the wings broke so it looked completely unappetizing. So, point of me telling you all this is that this place was once a great place to eat but if they don't find a good cook soon, it will fail and people will stop eating here! Let's not let this happen! Someone has to know of a good cook looking for a job! Come on peeps!
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Jennifer B.
Sheer disappointment. I have always loved here...started going as a kent student. Havent been here in a couple of years and wow has it gone down hill. The service and food were both horrible. Waitress took a very long time to take our order, it took a very long time to come out of the kitchen. The waitress brought out my husbands and sons food and my sides. Took five mins longer for my entree. Once it finally arrived my chicken schnitzel tasted like it had been fried with fish. My husbands side salad never came...ended up just getting it boxed to go. Our waitress took over ten mins to get our check, I ended up taking it to the hostess as I was tired of waiting.....waited to be served, waited to get our food, waited to get our check, waited to pay the check. Spent close to an hour and half in total. Where is the management?!!?!
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Sal P.
Yuck! My pasta was under a heat lamp so long that the sauce was literally dried to the plate. No moisture at all left in it. Pizza came out cold, undercooked and with the wrong toppings. When we pointed it out the server said "what would you like me to do about it". Then walked away giving us a dirty look. Wont be back.
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Amber S.
Visited Mike's for the first time on Friday, it is a neat place. The decor is neat, I'm pretty sure they raided my grandmas house in the 80's and came up with their design plan, just kidding. The food is good, the prices are great, I had a mimosa and it was strong (no one is complaining). The service was as good as the food. I can't say it is a "phenomenal" breakfast but I can say that it's worth the visit.
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Carl F.
Clearly the X-Wing fighter sitting outside of the parking lot will draw you into this place on curiosity alone. Once inside it is a amuzing arrangement of decor, ranging from Si-Fi, to Sea-Side. Lots of little nooks and large spaces to fit most sized groups. Clearly a collage, neighborhood type bar. You'll see plenty of parents, families of college students here and of course there are the Kent students themselves. However, the fun stops at the atmosphere the fun falls off a class once you take in the service and food. As a parent, I left with the following impression. The service was crap, the beer was flat and the food was a greasy flop. It is a good, one time visit so you can say, been there done that, but otherwise I would encourage parents to look someplace else as there are plenty of other places in Kent to enjoy.
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Matt W.
Mike's Place has an X-Wing in the front yard. If that doesn't get your attention, I'm not sure what will...but I'll give it a shot. Breakfast. Pizza. Most people hit Mike's for beer, bar food, burgers, and other things that start with B....but Breakfast is a surprisingly good idea. There's lots of delicious, carb-y stuff to soak up a few hangovers (plus the hair of the dog, when you need it!), but the pizza...oh, man. It was a total surprise, and it was absolutely worth it. Start with a biscuit crust. Add sausage gravy. Crumbled bacon. Scrambled eggs. Cheddar cheese! The medium is enough to feed two or three people. The large will feed four to six. It's not haute cuisine, but it's pretty amazing stuff when you're out with friends and looking for something fun.
(5)
Tiffany S.
This place has been a favorite since I was a little kid and it has yet to disappoint! Portions are outrageously huge, food is hearty, savory, and comfort food at its best. If you're looking to eat lightly they DO have great options.. But it is the perfect breakfast/lunch/dinner anytime spot. Look out for the menus.. They'll take time. The table mats change every time I come back and they are more hilarious each visit. I now live in NYC, Mecca of great cuisine.. And I can never wait to come back to mikes when I'm home. And I always bring friends. Come here. Love it. Do it.
(5)
Brady G.
I have been a fan of mikes place ever since I've been a student at Kent State but something happened last time I was there that left the worst taste in my mouth... Figuratively and literally. I had the worst food I've had in years and then I walked out without my sunglasses. I walked right back in and they were gone. Management said that I misplaced my OWN glasses and they didn't ever see them. The owner came out and ACCUSED ME of being a bad customer, accusing his employees of stealing and told me to dig through the trash to find my glasses. NEVER will I ever eat at Mikes place AGAIN!! Bad management... Bad food...
(1)
Chris C.
Distinctly unique place. It may strike you as a movie studio prop graveyard or putt-putt course but don't let that discourage you. Huge menu selection of eclectic items to choose from. I challenge anyone to not be able to find something that meets their desire!!! And the portions are guaranteed to meet the biggest of appetites so be careful ordering an appetizer before your entree.
(4)
Charles X.
Great food and huge portions. Service was average, but the atmosphere was fantastic. #hangoversatisfied
(4)
Jennifer L.
I've lives in kent for several years now and given mikes place multiple tries. I've found the food there "okay" at the very best and "very bad" at the worst. Clearly there is a lot of novelty to the place itself, the tacky exterior will turn heads, but if you're not into that kind of thing you won't find much you'll like here. Their menu is huge, like, an intentional joke huge. This is not a good thing beyond the initial laugh you get from seeing it. Clearly there is no way the majority of this sagging menu is freshly prepared and it shows. I've gotten a gyro that was just greasy flavorless meat lazily thrown on bread and garlic bread that was just Bagged bread with the slightest hint of flavor sneezed onto it, a friend orderEd wings that looked like the tiny crumbs that were leftover at the bottom of the bag. I gave it multiple tries because other people liked it or had no where else to go but I've never had a great experience in food or service. If you do go I recommend ordering something you feel is common or absolutely can't be messed up. The fries were okay, the cheesy tots were okay, but really what mark of cuisine is adequate stuff you just had to toss in the fryer?
(2)
LeeAnn G.
I absolutely love Mike's Place!! I think they probably have over 100 things on their menu!! Mike's Place has decorations everywhere... from license plates to an old bus you can eat in. Sometimes the service sucks (hence the 4star rating), the food is always great though. I would definitely recommend checking it out!
(4)
Jerid P.
My favorite diner in Ohio. I love partying at Kent and going to Mike's in the morning.
(5)
Reid Y.
Always liked this place because of the huge variety in food choices, all at a decent price. Still lived up to that tonight. Next time though, stay away from sitting at the bar. Had to listen to a college aged drinker use the F-word over 20 times in talking with the girls behind the counter, and the injured (broken foot) worker that was drinking on his night off. Bartender was less than helpful. Had to watch another one eat her pasta from behind the counter until she explained "this pasta is disgusting" to which the injured worker replied...."this place is disgusting." Lovely guys......keep it up.
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Lolitta P.
When you realize the bathroom of a restaurant is disgusting, you should probably take a hint to leave. I know that they value old crap there, they think it adds charm, but come on, clean the bathroom! Didn't find the food to be that great either. Fries were cold and soggy. I could make better things at home. I will never be returning to this place.
(1)
Dionna D. R.
Typical greasy spoon. Big portions, fun atmosphere but the service is consistently atrocious. Last time, I was seated in the bus and sat there for 25 minutes and no one even came to take a drink order. Time before that, a big party came in at breakfast time who were apparently friends with the owner because our server kept apologizing after our food was delayed OVER AN HOUR (for eggs, seriously), and the owner kept hanging out next to the big group, chatting them up. I'm done giving this place chances to redeem themselves.
(2)
Aly R.
Mikes place food is delicious but the service is often quite slow. Their fries are the best though!
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Mandy L.
Luckily the X-Wing is outside - you can take pictures with it and then leave and eat somewhere else! In general, the food at this place is pretty bad but I do want to say there are a couple of servers who are really great and generally work in the bar area in the morning. There are a couple safe-ish options on the menu which I'll plan to stick with if I can ever be cajoled to go here again (they are mostly breakfast!!) but most of the food is overly greasy, bland, covered in plastic "cheese" or just plain cheap and underwhelming. If you like your restaurant trying to pass off the bits of french fries from the bottom of the bin as home fries (SERIOUSLY?!), a bland beef sandwich, or a "warm bacon dressing spinach salad" that is actually iceberg lettuce with congealed sweet and sour with bacon bits in it then Mike's Place is for you!
(1)
Sweetie P.
First time at Mimes this weekend. Place is pretty cool. Good for those with kids. They allow a very relaxed atmosphere. They have a HUGE menu. Something for everyone. And normally places do not do well cooking all verity goods when menu is that big, however everyone plate in our group was spot on to cooked right. From pasta to wings the food was excellent! Only down fall was our server was very slow. But menu does state to not expect speedy service. 2 hrs for dinner though was just alittle too long. Overall would go again and do recommend others to try out the place.
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Milos M.
This is a pretty interesting place. It has an X-Wing, a very funny menu but LARGE menu, the inside looked like a vintage 90s diner. The food was decent, I got the Romanburger copycat sub, it was alright and the fries were okay. It has really good comfort food. I can't really ask for much from a place that has such a large menu, consistency must be a big issue.
(3)
Rhonda L.
Great place! The food is good and good prices. It's a low key place to hang out with friends and family. If you're in Kent stop in. Alot to see while you wait for your food.
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Norie L.
The decor and atmosphere is very cool and fun. The food isn't so great. My husband ordered sea food which was clearly Frozen. The pulled pork I ordered was ok. Huge portion sizes and reasonable prices. Not sure I would go back though.
(2)
Carly G.
I used to go here all the time. The decor is fun the first time, but overwhelming every time thereafter. If you're looking for decent, greasy, hangover food, then Mike's is the place for you. However, it doesn't seem very clean and the service is pretty crummy. I ordered a vegetarian omelette and told the waiter 3 times that it was very important for there to NOT be meat in the food because I am a vegetarian that gets sick from eating meat. I am not kidding: the last 3 TIMES I went here, there ended up being chunks of meat (usually ham) in my food. I got sick twice. I won't go here again. Bottom line: if you can eat anything and prefer greasy food, then try Mike's. If that doesn't describe you, go elsewhere.
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Eric D.
There is a school bus you can eat in and a X fighter. The damn menu is like 9 pages and they are all a variety of one sandwich. I usually get the sumo sandwich which is two footings integrated into a 16" sandwich on the stuinator bun. See pic. It is super good and more calories than anyone should ever consume. All of the offers are super good and I love their coffee, can't go wrong honestly. Typically there is a wait and the service is not that great but then again it is huge so it is hard to service everyone and they also have a crazy layout.
(5)
Chrissy R.
I'm going to have to go back here again to really cement my opinion on this place, but I definitely enjoyed my first visit. The good: Obviously, as everyone else has said, the decor is kind of insane. But it's fun, too. Makes me believe that Mike's basic loves in life are music, football, beer and fraternity. That makes for a fun atmosphere. My food was also really good -- I got the Sweet Roll French Toast and OMG. I was kind of scared, because I thought it was going to be ridiculously sweet, but it wasn't at all. The french toast itself was nice and cinnamon-y and it came with this icing/butter that you could put on to your own desired level of sweetness. I don't normally do sweet breakfasts, so this was a nice foray into the genre. Boyfriend got 3 Little Pigs and it was just OK.. but there's not much you can do to make little breakfast sliders amazing. Neither of us thought the food was greasy (some others have said that it is), and of course, the prices were pretty good.. we both got nice and full from a big breakfast for $20. The not-so-good: 20 minute wait when we got in the door (11 am on a Sunday) and then a 40 minute wait for our food. Also, the place was kinda LOUD.. so, basically, Sunday morning is not a good time to go if you want a chill environment. (It's also the weekend before Kent goes back to school and it's move-in-weekend, so that might be our bad, too). Also, the menu is just TOOO much. I had to just decide that I was eating breakfast and not look at any other part of the menu, because it's completely overwhelming. Waaay too many items on the menu probably adds to the time it takes to cook so many different things, which is probably why we waited so long. So.. my take so far: totally go check this place out and be ready for a little college-style fun. But don't go at a stupid time, and don't go starving hungry. :)
(3)
Tamra G.
I went up to northern Ohio to visit some friends, and they took us to Mike's Place for lunch. I was so overwhelmed by the menu, and all the cool stuff on the walls. I had a philly sandwich and it was awesome, it also came with some pretty rawkin' french fries. I knew this was gonna be a cool place when we pulled up and they had an X-Wing. I will be making a return trip.
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Sara B.
I love this place and how cool it is on the inside sort of like an musiam and cool things out of movies and where u sit os like an inventure one thing bad about it is it's packed takes a while to get a seat so great there before 4 and it takes a long time to get your food but waitresses are nice and has fabulous food so if u eat here you will be sure to live it
(4)
Jeffery H.
Went in at lunch walk in to bar sit there 15 min 3 of us I went to front told them we were waiting she said I know waited a few more min an left. I saw other people at tables after we arrived get served
(2)
Troy L.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. The menu is expansive, if you can't find something you like, you're too picky! The prices are very affordable and the portions are very generous. Get here early or plan on waiting in line for a table!
(5)
Jeff W.
Atmosphere, menu and price are the absolute best. Mike's has the best breakfast deal in this or any other universe. Whether you eat at a table, booth, bar, bus or boat you will have a very unique and satisfying dining experience.
(5)
Rick M.
This is a real college dive on the edge of Kent they specialize in hangover breakfast food and burger bar. You can't miss this place because it has an x wing fighter in the front parking lot and a catapult on the roof.
(3)
Ariel W.
Yes, there is an X-wing outside, yes there is a funny menu, yes there is a castle and a bus and a boat and an Elvis booth. It's awesome to sit in the restaurant and I've been coming to Mike's for a well over a decade. The fact of the matter, though, is that while Mike's Place is a rad building with a rad menu, it's so woefully inconsistent that I can't justify recommending it to friends and I can't eat there without feeling disappointed about 70% of the time I eat here. The menu is enormous. They've even pared it back in the last year and it's still enormous. This is the main issue with the place and yeah, it's humorous, but there is no way a server can learn the whole thing in a reasonable amount of time and there's no way that the kitchen can make consistently good food when most of the items are likely poured from a can or frozen - there is no way you can keep fresh ingredients with a menu like that. Just today I was there, and I was over charged for several items because the new server had no idea - items I've ordered many times, even recently. A side of curly fries will never be $5, ever, and give the attitude I refused to argue about it. The cleanliness of the restaurant has really improved over the last year, so that is a plus, but you almost have to wonder if that's because they rearranged all the stuff on the walls and for the first time got up close and personal with their own filth. There are basically always fruit flies buzzing around in the dining area, which is a little gross. I wouldn't mention it, but I don't think I've eaten anywhere else in Kent where it's a problem. So while it's getting better, there are still issues for sure. I don't think anyone has lofty ideas about what Mike's is supposed to be - they put it right out there. They're greasy, they're cheap, they win best hangover food almost every year from one magazine or another. The issue is not that - it's that you can totally be greasy and sugary and still be great junk food with some level of quality and consistency and they aren't there. And given that this has been an issue forever, I don't suspect they'll ever hit that mark.
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Cheeseburger M.
Are you kickin me where the sun don't shine?? Here is the kicker... The sun is out today!! Happy fourth everyone!!! I hope everyone had a good year! The menu is various. The service is to die for. A very unique joint (not the illegal stuff). Thanks for the breakfast, and I'm sure we'll see ya tonight. YELP!
(4)
Ashley A.
We go there almost every time we drop my sister off at school...if you can't find something you like here....I don't know what to tell you! The menu is huge and the prices are very reasonable!!
(4)
Samantha F.
This place makes me happy. It is full of kitschy stuff, the menu is so huge it could take an hour to read, and so far, I've experienced decent service. I've been to Mike's Place twice, and I'd go back. They serve breakfast all day long (can I get a Hallelujah?) and make a mean Bloody Mary, just the way I like it....with a garden in it. I've done their sandwich / salad combo for lunch too and was presented with a massive amount of food that was quite delish. I'd stick to simple sandwiches and breakfast here...not sure I'd want to risk the "fancier" dinner plates, but maybe I'd be surprised. If you're a tourist, you should stop on in, and take you camera. Behold, Mike's Place is something to be seen and experienced!
(4)
Eric H.
I just can not get enough of the pulled pork and home made BBQ. These cheese cakes are amazing as well!
(5)
Bill C.
Nice place to eat. Portions are good,quality is good, & the price is good. They're breakfasts are better then dinners. Burgers are pretty big & tasty all so.
(4)
Eryion H.
With an atmosphere as unique and interesting as the menu, there is something for all (even us picky , I dissect everything I eat) walks of life. Ranging from their delicious Reese's Peanutbutter Cup pancakes to their Bride of Chuckie sandwich; the prices are fair, the service is always polite and it's easy to ignore bad company at this place because there's plenty to stare at. Good visual distraction, yummyness in your tummy & money still left in your pocket :)
(4)
Becky F.
If you can't find SOMETHING here on the menu. You really aren't trying. This is a Kent area classic, it brings a smile to the face of anyone that grew up around here.
(4)
Kara G.
This is our favorite restaurant!! We have never had any complaints! The Gouda macaroni bites are excellent. The menu is huge the food is great and the service is wonderful!! We come here at least once a week!! The decor is phenomenal you won't get bored waiting if you just look around!! They have daily specials and a good deal on breakfast during the week!! If you have a chance I would stop by!!
(5)
D J.
Such a unique and interesting place to eat. Every time you go, you noticed something you haven't before. Aside from the eclectic decor, the food options are endless. Some may complaint that there is too much to choose from, but that's exactly what the restaurant is going for. (If you can't tell from the decor...) and even with so many good options, everything tastes great!
(5)
Patti C.
Sadly, very disappointing. The venue was interesting and different. The service was quick and efficient but she virtually had no personality. I order the "famous" Walleye sandwich and it was absolutely terrible! It was severely overcooked creating a crust of concrete and rubbery fish on the inside. The tartar sauce had no flavor and the curly fries lacking seasoning. And I agree with some other comments in that the place was not very clean.
(2)
Jessica I.
I admit I am a sucker for the abundant kitsch here; it often reels me on trips to Kent. The menu is massive -- too massive -- but if you stick to simple items, you'll likely be satisfied. Very good beer list, college town prices, and a very fun place.
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Ed M.
Slow service cold fries 2nd time in to weeks.I know why we stopped going here three years ago.Food is SO SO
(2)
Scott D.
First thing about Mike's place is that you will love the decor. secondly I want for the 2.99 breakfast. It was well worth the cost and the staff is friendly as always. Everytime I'm in Ohio I will definitely go there.
(4)
Patience P.
I try not to eat anything but breakfast at this place. It is a grease fest even with breakfast sometimes. I also think they should fix the booths and tables before they buy anymore junk to hang on the walls or make another room out of. Sitting in the bus is terrible. It's like sitting on a barstool without a back on it for an hour while you try to eat: not for me.
(3)
Nathasja T.
Wow. This place is indeed eccentric! What a fun conglomerate of umm..collectibles..are on the walls here! The restaurant consists of several themed areas, which is very fun and original. The menu is written like Moby Dick; extremely lengthy, dull, and slightly anti climatic. However, the humor woven throughout the gazillions of menu items was a pleasant surprise. Typically I stay away from restaurants that have more than 20-25 items on their menu. Over my lengthy and frequent curriculum of eating out, I found I prefer places that do one thing really well, over restaurants that do 90 things mediocre. I digress. We ordered a reuben sandwich, which was mostly enjoyed by my husband. The coleslaw has a spice or herb in its list of ingredients we could not quite place. It wasnt bad, it was just very unusual-so beware if you are expecting a creamy, sweet slaw. I ordered the homemade corned beef chaos hash. It was well seasoned, perhaps slightly heavy on the garlic. The only slight qualm I had was the consistency, which was on the mushy side. On several places throughout the restaurant, the waitresses are refered to as wenches by the owner.. And truthfully, when we visited they were definately not the bubbly, friendly kind. Pretty ironic. All in all a good place to eat, it did not blow me away, but for the price (most items under $10.00), and its large portions you cannot really go wrong. I will be back to town in a few weeks, i'll probably try out something entirely different. They have a section on their menu devoted to Italian fare. I read that the recipes come from a restaurant in NY, which is pretty cool.
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Leonard S.
The place is really interesting, with the bus and boat inside, and all the memorabilia inside. Too bad the food is bad and the service really slow. Like a previous reviewer said, there are some safe breakfast options. The Captain Jack fish sandwich was really bad. Ordered Cajun, got breaded deep fried anyway. Fish undercooked and slimy inside. Fries had been sitting out cold a while before reaching the table. It's a big place. Should have lots of help in the kitchen on a Sunday noon. I guess they didn't. It's worth a visit and a safe breakfast choice.
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Dan W.
Waited 40 minutes with 3 little kids...only to be seated literally 1 ft from the bar. There were multiple tables actually in the restaurant, not sure why they would set up our 2 year old's highchair actually in the bar. We then waited for a waitress to come greet us, bring water, take our order. No one came, so after another 5 min, we told another employee we hadn't seen a waitress yet. She gave us a dirty look, shrugged, and walked off. We got up, after all that time and left. We'll never go back and spend our money there, that's for sure.
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Erin C.
Mike's Place is a great, relaxed place to eat. And I'm not just saying that because I like to gawk at the Star Wars memorabilia (I dare you to miss the X-wing fighter outside). Be forewarned; if they say it's big, it's monstrous. On two separate occasions I've ordered a dish that turned into three separate meals. On the plus side, both were just as good the second and third time. Don't let the size of the menu scare you, you'll find something for every taste bud there. Even that picky vegetarian (ahem, me)!
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Joe C.
Met some friends here for breakfast this morning and was immediately reminded why, during the 8 years I spent in Kent, I only went here once. This place would be great as a museum or antique shop, but as a restaurant? No. Like other reviewers have said the menu is the size of an encyclopedia, which, while funny, should be your first warning sign. I'd imagine it's difficult to keep that many different ingredients within the expiration date, let alone anywhere near "fresh." And it tastes like it. The running joke has always been this is the place to come to if you want diarrhea (see what I did there?) and that joke exists for a reason. Yes, they do have a giant X-Wing outside. They get points for that. The best thing about the place is the huge assortment of random, kitschy stuff that fills every nook, cranny, and corner of the restaurant. While this is the greatest strength, it's also a pretty big weakness. All the antiques are great, but the whole place just feels...filthy. Seriously. Maybe it's all the grease oozing out from the kitchen, but it just feels dirty. I'm not one of those people that needs a restaurant to be spotless, either. I know the cleanliness of the dining area doesn't always reflect the quality of the food. Here, though, the two pretty much go hand in hand. And don't get me started on the bathroom. Our server was friendly and I will say that there's really nowhere else quite like Mike's Place. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing..... Go and have a beer or two just to see the place and say you've been there. Then go eat somewhere else.
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Tim A.
Good food, good prices, what's not to love? The interior decoration is American kitsch to the extreme, but unlike chain restaurants there is a theme (Star Wars, dragons, and more) with witty and entertaining notations. The menu is extensive with a healthy dose of snarky comments spread throughout. The food is classic American greasy spoon fare served in large portions. Most items are great with only the rare iffy dish.
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Katherine M.
In this area, this is one of the better places. Pretty eccentric - there is an X-Wing outside, as well as some other random things - and the inside is covered in license plates and other memorabilia. It's a very casual place with a large menu. I always find that is FREEZING in this place - no matter what time of year we go. Bring a sweater! The service is okay - never great - and we've had times where it was just downright terrible. We waited an hour once for our check,and were leaving to go out of town right after and were getting a little impatient. The food is okay - greasy food - but they have a large menu and you can almost always find something to eat for every one in the party. The menu can be a little hard to navigate, and I sometimes have trouble deciding by the time the waitress comes because I can't make it through the whole thing in that short of time. The portions are huge - you can almost always share. If not, you will have left overs.
(3)
Megan T.
I still love this place! I returned today to Kent after not having been there since I graduated ten years ago. I scoured the menu trying to locate the sandwich I got so often during my college years and while I'm not positive I found it, the Roman-something or other burger was very tasty. Shhh -- don't tell anyone. I ate the whole thing. Yum-oh. My two fellow diners also thought their sandwiches were quite yummy as well. While I was disappointed to not see my Illinois license plate hanging on the wall anymore after they redid their lobby, I will always hold a special place for Mike's Place in my heart.
(5)
Martial Arts O.
I love their wings here!
(4)
Yvone R.
One of my favorite places for salads and wings! Their food is tasty as long as you don't expect gourmet cooking and they have a VERY LARGE selection to choose from. The kids menu is just as diverse and the noise level is on the loud side to accommodate the loudness of kids! Our 2 boys love coming here. You can't beat the prices for the sheer amount if food you get. TV's are in the bar area. The decor is awesome! Kid proof because mist of it is nailed to the walls! They can host parties in their castle and large groups on their bus. My kids like the Star Wars X-Wing in front of the building best. Worth visiting at least once!
(4)
Lisa H.
Mike's Place is one of those places you go & feel really welcomed by the staff! Server Maria has taken care of us the last two times we went & she is sweet and makes sure you have what you need. The menu is massive! I have never seen one with so many options! Most places can't have that many choices and still have quality food, but Mike's crew does a good job! Everything is fresh & tasty. The decor is amazing. You can't go here & see everything in one, two, or ten visits. The atmosphere is very laid back & everyone always seems really happy to be there! We love it & can't wait to go back. The beer battered fish is amazing & I love love love their green bean casserole. Haven't been able to try their desserts since I haven't been able to even get through a whole meal! So far, I make it about half way through & that's as far as I can go. One if these days we'll do dessert first because they look incredible!
(5)
David G.
I've never seen a menu with soooo many items! it makes it very hard to chose, but usually can find something you would like. This place is perfect for a college town, and has a great location. Everything is pretty cheap, and the portions are ginormous! The breakfast is great, the cinnamon buns huge! more than a meal in itself.... the burgers and gyros are great... HOWEVER from my first and last experience the pasta (or the pasta sauce) is terrible... when it came to the table, i was overwhelmed by the smell of hot dog food, not knowing who's plate it was coming from i tried the pasta, and it was the sauce! and it tasted just as bad as it smelled, by kids wouldn't even eat it... but everything else i have had had been worth what you pay for. Usually friendly staff considering the majority are working through college, and very unusual, yet interesting decor.
(3)
Jessica M.
Great atmosphere, and the menu is absolutely enormous. Take some time to read through it--it's funny, too. But the food. Ugh, the food. You can tell that the quality of the food that they use is very meh. The cheese sauce tastes orange. My gyro tasted like what i'd guess cooking a pair of my really old shoes might taste like. This is another place that is totally awesome if you're drunk, but sober? RUN.
(2)
Bob P.
been here for the 3rd time in a week. Gonna have to find more time to travel there to try everything. Breakfasts are unreal.
(5)
Bryan C.
The menu at Mike's was extensive and hilarious. They have numerous jokes throughout the menu which I found entertaining! The atmosphere was very unique too, with a lot of interesting decor. There is a replica X Wing outside, while inside there is an old bus with tables inside it, a boat, etc. Very very cool. However, the food was not very good. My wife ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Not horrible, but it was cold. They didn't even melt the cheese (or even try to). I ordered the cuban hot dog (I'm pretty sure that's what it was called :), and it was OK too. The fries were cold. Really disappointed.
(2)
Genesis A.
The food is just ok. I've had a variety of their breakfast foods including waffles, pancakes, skillets, and sandwiches. The portions are huge and I feel that they try to make up for the mediocre food by giving monstrous portions sizes. For the price (everything mainly under $10), I kept coming back only to be continually disappointed by the abysmal service. Even in days when there are barely four tables full, servers take 15 minutes just to take drink orders and the food takes ages to come out. Want a refill on coffee? Be prepared to be ignored by servers standing in a corner, texting on phones.
(2)
Stephen T.
I frequently enjoy the fabulous breakfasts, delicious cheesecakes, not to mention the mouth watering Big Daddy Burger..... best burger I have ever had. See you this Friday for breakfast!
(5)
Sujan M.
Yes Only 2 stars. Here's why..... Mike's place is quite a unique place - various themed booths, funky menu, crazy names, huge plate sizes, and that X-wing fighter (or whatever it is) up front. Its one of those places that does really well to recreate the nostalgia and the people do keep coming back. Its a good place to meet friends especially when they are back in town. Its also great for large parties since they can seat 8-10 folks in those large tables/booths. So it certainly has it ups. Ups also include the huge menu and the large portions, parking, and the cheap breakfast/lunch specials. But the food there is not really that good. Actually at times, the food has been less than average; generic with just those funky names to distract you. I have been there a few times and can't remember one time that I was like 'Man that was good'. The waits are long (realllly long at times) and since you have already driven there (usually with a group), you end up waiting. The food usually takes a long time too and has rarely come out hot from the kitchen. The service is hit-or-miss (mostly miss). Nothing against the servers, I just think the kitchen is unable to handle 2 armies of hungry folks. So if you want that unique experience, Mike's Place will do. But if want some real home cooking, stay the long line away from this nostalgia trap.
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Richard S.
Precisely the place to go if you want family style restaurant with something for everyone. Decor is remarkable--and I mean that in an entirely descriptive non-judging way. From the full-size X-Wing Fighter out front to the various artifacts inside, there is again something for everyone. Portions are generous and selection is extremely broad. Menu is overwhelming in good ways and bad. Food has been consistently good, but never amazing. Service adequate. Local place that is not mistaken for all the cookie-cutter chain places that dominant the eating options in the area.
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N C.
Love this place not only go there for family meals but also had parties there - wedding rehearsal in the former castle room, retirement party and 40th bday parties in the bar a few times. Great place! The staff was easy to work with and definitely a great experience and love their fun and quirkiness. Highly recommend!
(5)
Amy S.
I love the food here, the menu is amazing and I've never had a bad meal in the years that I have been here, the only problem I do have with the place is the service. Sometimes you get a very good service- I think the best u have gotten was while sitting near the bar, but while in the rest of the place it's usually not the best. I completely understand being busy but when your waitress walks by and pours coffee at the table behind you and doesn't even look at your table then doesn't come back for awhile it gets frustrating. I get not being able to always keep up but if you're getting drinks for your table and have a few other tables right by it why wouldn't you check them also?
(3)
Vern C.
Great food once again. I cant believe how good the food is and the service. Ck out this place for a hoot. Your ck won't send you back to the bank for more cash.
(5)
T. K.
Delicious food! Had a 8 oz smothered sirloin steak that had sauteed onions and mushrooms on it. Very tasty! We also had a rack of ribs. Very tender and falls right off the bone. The salad was good too although the curly fries were so-so. The service wasn't too good though. The waiter never came back at all, we had to flag down another worker. The decor was interesting, although I think the x-wing is the only thing really unusual. Where we were seated the rest was mostly just license plates and random mike related or older items. The menu had tons of items and was really funny to read. The next time we ate there we had the chef's supreme salad and wings. They were both very good and tasty. The service was also a lot better with the waitress actually coming around asking us how it was going and fixing our order with extra wings on the house when she gave us the wrong amount the first time.
(4)
Bridget M.
Given all of the new restaurants in Kent, I think Mikes place will soon be out of business. I'm a student at Kent State, so for a while this was one of the only restaurants in Kent (especially if you didn't want dorm hall food). The few times I have been there the food is extremely greasy, I'm not a health nut, but literally my chicken tenders were in a pool of grease. I will however say that the side salad with ranch dressing and there rolls were very good. However, the last time I went there it was a Friday night and just my boyfriend and I. We expected a little wait when we came in and were told it would be about 20 minutes-not bad. We waited and waited, until about 40 minutes later when we specifically asked for our table. The hostess sat us in the bar are (which is in the castle towards the back) which was fun, but I do believe there is NO heat...I was shivering, and it took about an hour to just get some basic dishes. I think they need to do a better job of getting more servers and cooks because others will turn to the new restaurants in downtown Kent to get a meal.
(2)
Brenda D.
We have been to Mike's Place twice in the past 6 weeks. The first time was much more enjoyable - good food, and although the place was crowded our party of 6 was served in a reasonable amount of time. The atmosphere is a study in sensory overload - your eyes can't possibly take in everything there is to process in one visit. Service was fair. This past weekend we made the mistake of going just after a Kent State football game had ended. We had a 45 minute wait, and it was so crowded inside that we had to wait outside. After our party of 6 was seated, it took forever for someone to acknowledge us - and longer to get someone to take just our drink order. We ordered an appetizer, which amounted to some microwaved queso dip and tortilla chips - which we didn't receive for nearly 40 minutes! Our waitress was super sweet and had a fun personality; however, this did not solve the issue of our hunger. Our meals arrived over an HOUR after we placed our order. I ordered the walleye fillets, which were tough and chewy on the edges and mush in the middle. We were visiting our son - a student at Kent State, and had a 2 and a half hour drive home. Needless to say, we got home MUCH later than expected - we NEVER would have waited 45 minutes to begin with for such slow service and mediocre food. It was a huge disappointment. Based on our two experiences over the past 6 weeks, I'd say it's definitely hit or miss.
(2)
Jessica J.
You can not beat the $2.99 breakfast, you pay more for less crap at McDs. The breakfast comes with two eggs cooked to order, hash browns, sausage, bacon, and pancakes or french toast. Nothing special perhaps, but it is a nice change of pace in the mornings. Of their other food, I have found it to be hit or miss. Sometimes I really love something like their Hot Garlic Parmesan wings and been meh about others, their mashed potatoes and gravy could use some serious work. It seems like they are always adding something to the decor, most recently a boat that can accommodate groups and they are always amenable to groups of any size and do not charge for their party rooms. Don't voluntarily sit on the bus in the winter, it's freezing out there. We avoided this place for a while because of the political signs they had posted near the driveway entrance but that was a few years back and the problem seems to have vanished.
(3)
Ben P.
THE MENU IS HUGE!!!!!! Take a look at it online before you go and find out which section you want to choose from. Everything about this place screams fun and hilarious. An upbeat place to get a good meal. Serves everything from breakfast to dinner and everything you could think of in between. Sometimes it can get a bit noisy but just one look at the place and you won't be expecting anything else. Creative menu w/ good service and good quality food. Everyone needs to experience Mike's!
(4)
kristin p.
I really should have reviewed this YEARS ago, since i think that my dad has dragged me to Mike's for many, many sundays after church. But then, yelp didn't exist years ago, so I had to wait till I was back to mikes a few weeks ago... It is one of the quintessential greasy spoons... complete with skillet breakfasts and witty menu descriptions. They have 85 ways to fry an egg and most of them include fat. Its got delicious potatoes and great coffee. The decorations are humorous and its NE Ohio flair is unforgettable. I love going back to breakfast at Mikes...
(4)
Josh S.
I love Mike's, although my thighs hate me for it! The servers are very nice, albeit a little overworked so are a little hard to get a hold of. Keeping in mind it is diner food, the food is very good.The menu is the length of a novel, so it has something for everyone. Each time I go back, there are more and more vegetarian options which makes me very happy. The portions are huge, so make sure you either starve yourself for a day or two before you go or be prepared to lug back a very full doggie bag. I also love the ambiance, which definitely feeds into my ADD. Too bad I live about 650 miles away...
(4)
Mordicai C.
Mike, you had me at "X-wing fighter in the parking lot." Seriously, what else do you need to convince you to go here? Go here & get copious amounts of fried food. I have fond memories of being in college & getting fish & chips here. Well...fish. I substituted the chips for hushpuppies. & ordered a side of hushpuppies. I'm...really into hushpuppies, & Mike's does them right.
(4)
Jeanie S.
It is such a shame that I have to go so low with the stars. The food was great, our server was fine(it took her a bit to just ask for our drink order). The kitchen was SLOW!! And to make it worse there was another server who was yelling to and fro, completely disturbing our meal. This is the third time here in the past three years and it is most likely our last. The food is good, plentiful and cheap, but not worth the time wasted waiting for it to arrive.
(1)
Dan N.
We stopped here for dinner based on the reviews that made it sound like a quirky, fun, local joint. The X-Wing replica out front was pretty cool, but I was less than impressed by the rest of the decor and atmosphere. I've been to plenty of places that do the whole "crazy crap on the walls" thing, and I suppose Mike's Place did this well, but it was nothing special. Our server was pleasant and nice enough, but not knowledgeable enough to be mixing and serving drinks. I ordered a well whiskey and Coke to start, only to find that they were out of well whiskey by 8 o'clock on a Friday night. My replacement ended up being a Scotch and Coke, which, well, is kinda disgusting. My wife enjoyed her grilled ham and cheese sandwich, but my plain grilled chicken sandwich was tiny, dried out and bright orange for some reason. Tasted OK, but seriously, how tough is it to get a correctly cooked chicken breast on a Friday night? As far as fries go, sorry, but they sucked. Bar food isn't tough to do decently, but, at least on this night, Mike's Place didn't deliver.
(2)
Brad G.
Classic college town restaurant. Come for the eccentricity, stay for the food.
(5)
Krystal D.
I love Mike's Place both for the food at atmosphere. They have one of the most extensive menus I have ever seen at a restaurant. Whether you want the taste of a home-cooked meal, a great burger, or some after drinking-munchies, Mike's is the place to get it. Prices are great, staff is friendly.
(4)
Kate K.
I *cannot* believe that someone reviewed this before me. ... ... ... Well, actually YES I can - because it is so awesome. Where do I begin about Mike's Place? Located in my hometown (read the sidebar, beeotches) this is the place in high school that my pals and I would ditch school to go hang out at... (Golly, I hope my Mommaship doesn't read Yelp reviews.) In college (went to KENT STATE baybee) it was the best place to go after a heavy night of drinking... their belly buster breakfast could cure any hangover... Since? Whenever I am home I try to go to Mike's at least once... usually on Christmas Eve morning - with my whole crayzee family - for a great-big-stinking-Midwestern-cheese-sausage-Âbacon-fried breakfast... The food? Exactly what you'd expect if you saw the outside of this place. As the mysterious ? mark Terry M. points out - Mike's Place is chock full of memorabilia... it is truly a unique place - the bus shell with seating is cool... but, not as cool as: THE X-WING FIGHTER IN THE PARKING LOT. Full scale. Who gives a shit on how good the food is? X-Wing Mo' Fo' FIGHTER... Use the force, Luke...
(5)
Andrew R.
This is an awesome restaurant. Every meal I've had here has been a great value and good quality. Although everything I've had can be categorized as "greasy bar food," you get plenty of it, and it's delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is good. It is the iconic restaurant of Kent, Ohio-- everyone needs to eat here once.
(4)
Evol R.
nothing i could say would be good enough to describe this place. the food is super unique and so is the atmosphere. you can sit in a bus or in ur own private alcove. the food and the prices are great as well as the service. must try. The menu is huge. I miss living out in that area because of this restaurant. If you live in ohio and ever go through kent or nearby STOP HERE!!!!!
(5)
Donnell S.
Given that there are few places to eat in Kent, its not surprising that Mike's Place could get positive reviews...or maybe Star Wars fans are just easily impressed. Yes there is a model X-wing Fighter outside and yes that is definitely cool. The food end of things however...not so cool. The portions are huge but the food is garbage, so I'm not sure how larger portions of garbage is better than smaller portions. Despite my bad experiences, I returned a few times to see if maybe it was just a bad night, but it was always bad. The burger topping bar.....has anyone witnessed that thing being cleaned in any way? I know I havn't, despite the ingredients looking like they've clearly been sitting out for 6+ hours. Service was always bad. I think they only care about going outside to smoke. We ordered ice cream once and never got anything to eat it with...had to ask the waitress twice for spoons (never got them). Finally got up and bugged a different waitress for them. One one occasion, management insisted on sending us a gift-card to come back....we said we didn't want it...but they insisted.....well we never got the gift card. Kent deserves better
(1)
Kris V.
Ran across this place while in town looking for a different place to eat. The giant X-wing out front got our attention. The rest of the building is just as eccentric but that makes it great! The menu is huge and I was a little overwhelmed at first but they have a great selection. The prices are pleasant as well. They also feature a special brew each month which is cool. Food was satisfying and we left plenty full. The service was good too! Will go back if I'm in town! Suggest if you are anywhere near Kent University since it is just down the road.
(4)
Eve D.
I'd be fat if I ate here too often. The menu is huge and can be confusing but hang in there and make a selection. Fun atmosphere with lots of nooks and crannys to be in while you eat. I usually get a breakfast so I have no idea how they lunch fare tastes. You can usually get a table right away unless you want a particular table or room (you'll know what I mean once you've been there). The other reviews have info about what memorabilia there is outside and inside - you kinda have to see it to believe it.
(3)
Gregory P.
mike's place is where i go when i want violent diarrhea. it's probably on their menu, frakking everything is. (fyi - when a menu is ten pages long everything has been sitting in a freezer for a few years)
(1)
Ethel L.
We stopped here for breakfast after driving past a gazillion times over the weekend... All the things you've read here are true. The decor is entertaining & unusual, the menu is lengthy and humorous, and the food is... pretty standard. It's not bad by any means, just nothing very special. I had the cinnamon roll french toast, my husband had the 2.99 breakfast special (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes). This is definitely not health food, but it was satisfying and reasonably priced. The coffee was good too. This is a great place for folks who love greasy spoon and diner food, local flavor, etc.
(3)
Jason K.
If you like good grease this might be your place. The food is average with burgers, tots, subs and whatnot. Grease is King here. The real draw is the decor. Outside they have a castle a star wars X-Wing, inside it is filled with signs, random license plates, a bus and elvis wax statutes.
(2)
Patrick B.
Mike's Place is a very average, if slightly underwhelming, college bar/restaurant in Kent. It is located on 43 at 261. The bar is easy to find as it stands alone and is covered by memorabilia on the outside. The walls inside are also blanketed with memorabilia. We were seated in the bar area, which we figured would be a lot more exciting...and we were one of the few people sitting in the area. As a side note, there are a few areas in which you can sit in, one of them being in an old train car. One thing I have to say was that service was slow and the place wasn't even that crowded. The menu is hilarious as there is tons of humor incorporated into the menu. It's the first time I've laughed reading through my menu. The menu is very extensive and gives you plenty of options, including an all day breakfast menu. I ordered the Big Daddy burger. When you order a burger, you receive it only with the patty and the buns. This is because Mike's Place has a unique concept called the burger bar. You take your burger and top it in any way, shape, or form you wish. However, be warned, there is nothing too out of the ordinary and the selection isn't huge, although it worked out fine for me. However, I found the burger to be only average, as it was kind of dry. It just didn't impress me all that much (and I'm pretty easily impressed by food). The curly fries were great, however. For dessert, I had fried apple pie, which came with three giant scoops of ice cream. The apple pie was good, but it wasn't great. It was unique, as I've never had fried pie. I feel that the food would've tasted better if the atmosphere was as lively as a college bar should be. The atmosphere actually felt somewhat sleepy, if anything. However, I came on a cold, rainy, November night (even though it was Saturday), so I'm guessing that people didn't want to go out, leaving Mike's Place almost empty. Overall, if you're looking for a good place to grab a burger in Kent, I don't recommend putting this at the top of your list, but don't toss it out completely.
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Yuvizela M.
Wow, just wow. Delicious, and sooo well priced. Amazing and abundant choices! We were in a party of 11 and we were seated as soon as we walked in (around 6p). It was great! The wait after putting our order in was short for the amount of food we ordered! I had the vulture burger It was delicious! Most of the people with me had the 10/16 pc wing dinner come with two sides. They all finished it! Just a tip check their menu online before heading over, at least glance at it. Their menu is 4 tiny print, back and front, pages long! But it's so diverse! Definitely stop by if you're in the area.
(5)
Maggie C.
Overwhelming, but never disappointed! My FAVORITE restaurant in Kent! Place is packed with personality. Their menu is the largest I've ever seen so prepare to feel conflicted on choosing what to get. Their portions are huge so you do get the most bang for your buck! Average to Excellent quality of food. Since it's popular, expect to wait for your table and getting a slow service. Also, it is quite noisy and an intense environment. But despite these things, I always want to come back and not order the same thing twice so I can explore the menu! MASSIVELY recommend!
(4)
Lorenzo T.
Great place for any meal. prices are not bad and the service is usually very good. I'd take Mike's over a lot of places in Kent
(4)
Jessica B.
I was immediately nervous about dining here when our family was banished to the back room that smelled like stale cigarettes. Whatever, I get people don't want to be near little kids. By I knew we wouldn't get any service as soon as we sat down and I was right. 10 minutes for drinks. Longer for food. The lady who sat us was horribly unpleasant and apparently angry she was working. I used to love coming here, but I think this will be the last time.
(2)
Yama D.
you can't beat the price for what you get and if it has the name little in it you are sure to be surprised. the staff seemed interested in kepping us happy. GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE. NUFF SAID.
(5)
Kayleigh G.
Mike's Place is pretty cool, especially for that hangover breakfast when you're able to move enough to drive the car but not enough to actually cook your own food. There are some good pile-up breakfasts on the menu that work perfectly to nip that hangover right in the bud. If you're not going for breakfast, they also have good things, but I can't remember any of them because I really only went for breakfast. I did have a couple of blah experiences where food was cooked wrong, or I got the wrong item, hence the 3/5 stars. It's nothing too fancy, really, but it's good for the price and the atmosphere is fun. Usually the servers are pretty friendly.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Chester R.
Very unique place. I had a great warm spinach salad with chicken and cup of chili. Big portions. Very nice service. Extremely interesting atmosphere. Yet another reason to keep driving away from highway exits when looking to eat and you have the time.
(4)Keith C.
Great place great food. Service is amazing. Menu is too long though, you'll annoy your server while you try and decide what you want to eat from this varietous cluster fuck. Get the government efficiency soup. Delicious
(5)Nikolas K.
Mike's Place is tough to rate because I've had so many good times there. I suppose I should break down my rating system quickly: 3 main points (taste of food, quantity of food, price, atmosphere (including service, decor, volume, etc.)) I'd say Mike's Place has below average tasting food I'd say Mike's Place has an amazing crew, great service, fun/goofy atmosphere, and not too loud - very cozy inside Quantities are OUT OF THIS WORLD! Gotta love Mike's Place for brunch :)
(3)Jacky K.
Best place in kent! So many options on the menu and the waitstaff is really quick. Gets crowded though!
(5)Lindy F.
"Oh, I mean this is like the greatest thing since the X-Wing fighter!" -- SpaceCamp (1986) My Dad travelled for business all the time since he worked for IBM for 25+ years, and he used to say he travelled on his stomach. If you aren't sure what that means - he loved to find new local places to eat when he was on the road. Like father, like daughter. So when I was told I was going to Kent, Ohio, I was not happy camper. No way would I find cool places to check out... man, I was wrong. My client told me we had to get up extra early and try out Mike's for breakfast telling us it was on the way to the office from the hotel and they have great food. Okay, sure, why not? We pulled in at 7:15am and the first thing I saw was an X-Wing fighter "parked" out front. My co-worker and I laughed and I said "anyplace good enough for Luke, is good enough for me." We were seated quickly and coffee was brought to the table. Not bad for a place known for great hangover food! I ordered the Corned Beef Hash and my co-worker ordered the Country Omelette. It took about 15 minutes for the food to come out, but damn they were HUGE plates. Now, I did not initially notice it, but one of my over easy eggs was broken (the yolk had run all under my hash browns and toast). After another 5 minutes, our waitress came by the table with a small plate and a replacement egg. She said the chef felt really bad that he had "popped" my egg when he placed it on top of my hash, so he made me a fresh one. That never, EVER, happens... even at the nicest of joints. I was impressed. So, of course, I put that egg on top of the broken one. The hash was the right level of saltiness, with the rich briny, beefy flavor from the fresh, shredded corned beef, with lovely crispy hash brown potatoes running all through it and just enough caramelized onion to not give me bad breath for my all day meetings. The only problem with this dish, is it also comes with hash browns on the plate - why when hash HAS hash browns in them? Weird, but ok. I ate a little of them too. It so much food I could not finish it all. I did, however, eat all my sourdough toast as I sopped up all the runny egg yolks. Two coffees and both entrees came to $22 - not bad for so much food. I would definitely return here on my next trip - I hear that this is the greasy spoon to eat in when you've partaken a little too much the night before. It's also very possible it is where you were when you drank too much. Great service and wacky decor - The force is strong with this place.
(4)Haley B.
This is the place to go when you need some fried, greasy, calorie-filled, deliciousness in your life. The literally have EVERYTHING. Great place to go with groups because everyone can find something they like. The hangover breakfast for $2.99 is a deal you can't beat either. Read the placemats and the "rules" on the menu if you want to laugh. The staff is really laid back so don't come here expecting fast service, but the food, the price, the atmosphere and the legendary X-wing in front of the restaurant are worth coming here for. Mike's definitely has a special place in my heart. I have so many memories coming here with my friends after a night out and gorging ourselves on breakfast food, coming here with my roommates to eat our feelings, the many date nights with my boyfriend who just can't get enough of their burgers and the Rueben Rueben, sitting in the bus with a big group of people. It's one of those places that I hope to bring my future kids to and tell them all about it.
(4)Cortney R.
Had a bad experience here last night I need to tell y'all about. I really just need to vent I guess. So last night, I went with hubby and a friend. When we walked in, we noticed there were signs posted that they are looking for a new cook. Well, now I know why... When we were first greeted, we asked to sit on the patio. The host took us outside, threw a pile of silverware and placemats on the table (didn't set the table) and walked away. He didn't even think or offer to put the umbrella up for us so my husband did it. The host just seemed annoyed at us for wanting to sit outside. It was a nice night! We wanted to enjoy it! The waitress eventually came out and we ordered drinks and eventually food. Our friend ordered a burger cooked medium and it was definitely burnt. Hubby ordered the fish sandwich and it came out with no tarter sauce which he waited way too long to get after asking for it. My food was not good, wings were way overcooked and the sauce on the wings broke so it looked completely unappetizing. So, point of me telling you all this is that this place was once a great place to eat but if they don't find a good cook soon, it will fail and people will stop eating here! Let's not let this happen! Someone has to know of a good cook looking for a job! Come on peeps!
(2)Jennifer B.
Sheer disappointment. I have always loved here...started going as a kent student. Havent been here in a couple of years and wow has it gone down hill. The service and food were both horrible. Waitress took a very long time to take our order, it took a very long time to come out of the kitchen. The waitress brought out my husbands and sons food and my sides. Took five mins longer for my entree. Once it finally arrived my chicken schnitzel tasted like it had been fried with fish. My husbands side salad never came...ended up just getting it boxed to go. Our waitress took over ten mins to get our check, I ended up taking it to the hostess as I was tired of waiting.....waited to be served, waited to get our food, waited to get our check, waited to pay the check. Spent close to an hour and half in total. Where is the management?!!?!
(1)Sal P.
Yuck! My pasta was under a heat lamp so long that the sauce was literally dried to the plate. No moisture at all left in it. Pizza came out cold, undercooked and with the wrong toppings. When we pointed it out the server said "what would you like me to do about it". Then walked away giving us a dirty look. Wont be back.
(1)Amber S.
Visited Mike's for the first time on Friday, it is a neat place. The decor is neat, I'm pretty sure they raided my grandmas house in the 80's and came up with their design plan, just kidding. The food is good, the prices are great, I had a mimosa and it was strong (no one is complaining). The service was as good as the food. I can't say it is a "phenomenal" breakfast but I can say that it's worth the visit.
(4)Carl F.
Clearly the X-Wing fighter sitting outside of the parking lot will draw you into this place on curiosity alone. Once inside it is a amuzing arrangement of decor, ranging from Si-Fi, to Sea-Side. Lots of little nooks and large spaces to fit most sized groups. Clearly a collage, neighborhood type bar. You'll see plenty of parents, families of college students here and of course there are the Kent students themselves. However, the fun stops at the atmosphere the fun falls off a class once you take in the service and food. As a parent, I left with the following impression. The service was crap, the beer was flat and the food was a greasy flop. It is a good, one time visit so you can say, been there done that, but otherwise I would encourage parents to look someplace else as there are plenty of other places in Kent to enjoy.
(2)Matt W.
Mike's Place has an X-Wing in the front yard. If that doesn't get your attention, I'm not sure what will...but I'll give it a shot. Breakfast. Pizza. Most people hit Mike's for beer, bar food, burgers, and other things that start with B....but Breakfast is a surprisingly good idea. There's lots of delicious, carb-y stuff to soak up a few hangovers (plus the hair of the dog, when you need it!), but the pizza...oh, man. It was a total surprise, and it was absolutely worth it. Start with a biscuit crust. Add sausage gravy. Crumbled bacon. Scrambled eggs. Cheddar cheese! The medium is enough to feed two or three people. The large will feed four to six. It's not haute cuisine, but it's pretty amazing stuff when you're out with friends and looking for something fun.
(5)Tiffany S.
This place has been a favorite since I was a little kid and it has yet to disappoint! Portions are outrageously huge, food is hearty, savory, and comfort food at its best. If you're looking to eat lightly they DO have great options.. But it is the perfect breakfast/lunch/dinner anytime spot. Look out for the menus.. They'll take time. The table mats change every time I come back and they are more hilarious each visit. I now live in NYC, Mecca of great cuisine.. And I can never wait to come back to mikes when I'm home. And I always bring friends. Come here. Love it. Do it.
(5)Brady G.
I have been a fan of mikes place ever since I've been a student at Kent State but something happened last time I was there that left the worst taste in my mouth... Figuratively and literally. I had the worst food I've had in years and then I walked out without my sunglasses. I walked right back in and they were gone. Management said that I misplaced my OWN glasses and they didn't ever see them. The owner came out and ACCUSED ME of being a bad customer, accusing his employees of stealing and told me to dig through the trash to find my glasses. NEVER will I ever eat at Mikes place AGAIN!! Bad management... Bad food...
(1)Chris C.
Distinctly unique place. It may strike you as a movie studio prop graveyard or putt-putt course but don't let that discourage you. Huge menu selection of eclectic items to choose from. I challenge anyone to not be able to find something that meets their desire!!! And the portions are guaranteed to meet the biggest of appetites so be careful ordering an appetizer before your entree.
(4)Charles X.
Great food and huge portions. Service was average, but the atmosphere was fantastic. #hangoversatisfied
(4)Jennifer L.
I've lives in kent for several years now and given mikes place multiple tries. I've found the food there "okay" at the very best and "very bad" at the worst. Clearly there is a lot of novelty to the place itself, the tacky exterior will turn heads, but if you're not into that kind of thing you won't find much you'll like here. Their menu is huge, like, an intentional joke huge. This is not a good thing beyond the initial laugh you get from seeing it. Clearly there is no way the majority of this sagging menu is freshly prepared and it shows. I've gotten a gyro that was just greasy flavorless meat lazily thrown on bread and garlic bread that was just Bagged bread with the slightest hint of flavor sneezed onto it, a friend orderEd wings that looked like the tiny crumbs that were leftover at the bottom of the bag. I gave it multiple tries because other people liked it or had no where else to go but I've never had a great experience in food or service. If you do go I recommend ordering something you feel is common or absolutely can't be messed up. The fries were okay, the cheesy tots were okay, but really what mark of cuisine is adequate stuff you just had to toss in the fryer?
(2)LeeAnn G.
I absolutely love Mike's Place!! I think they probably have over 100 things on their menu!! Mike's Place has decorations everywhere... from license plates to an old bus you can eat in. Sometimes the service sucks (hence the 4star rating), the food is always great though. I would definitely recommend checking it out!
(4)Jerid P.
My favorite diner in Ohio. I love partying at Kent and going to Mike's in the morning.
(5)Reid Y.
Always liked this place because of the huge variety in food choices, all at a decent price. Still lived up to that tonight. Next time though, stay away from sitting at the bar. Had to listen to a college aged drinker use the F-word over 20 times in talking with the girls behind the counter, and the injured (broken foot) worker that was drinking on his night off. Bartender was less than helpful. Had to watch another one eat her pasta from behind the counter until she explained "this pasta is disgusting" to which the injured worker replied...."this place is disgusting." Lovely guys......keep it up.
(2)Lolitta P.
When you realize the bathroom of a restaurant is disgusting, you should probably take a hint to leave. I know that they value old crap there, they think it adds charm, but come on, clean the bathroom! Didn't find the food to be that great either. Fries were cold and soggy. I could make better things at home. I will never be returning to this place.
(1)Dionna D. R.
Typical greasy spoon. Big portions, fun atmosphere but the service is consistently atrocious. Last time, I was seated in the bus and sat there for 25 minutes and no one even came to take a drink order. Time before that, a big party came in at breakfast time who were apparently friends with the owner because our server kept apologizing after our food was delayed OVER AN HOUR (for eggs, seriously), and the owner kept hanging out next to the big group, chatting them up. I'm done giving this place chances to redeem themselves.
(2)Aly R.
Mikes place food is delicious but the service is often quite slow. Their fries are the best though!
(4)Mandy L.
Luckily the X-Wing is outside - you can take pictures with it and then leave and eat somewhere else! In general, the food at this place is pretty bad but I do want to say there are a couple of servers who are really great and generally work in the bar area in the morning. There are a couple safe-ish options on the menu which I'll plan to stick with if I can ever be cajoled to go here again (they are mostly breakfast!!) but most of the food is overly greasy, bland, covered in plastic "cheese" or just plain cheap and underwhelming. If you like your restaurant trying to pass off the bits of french fries from the bottom of the bin as home fries (SERIOUSLY?!), a bland beef sandwich, or a "warm bacon dressing spinach salad" that is actually iceberg lettuce with congealed sweet and sour with bacon bits in it then Mike's Place is for you!
(1)Sweetie P.
First time at Mimes this weekend. Place is pretty cool. Good for those with kids. They allow a very relaxed atmosphere. They have a HUGE menu. Something for everyone. And normally places do not do well cooking all verity goods when menu is that big, however everyone plate in our group was spot on to cooked right. From pasta to wings the food was excellent! Only down fall was our server was very slow. But menu does state to not expect speedy service. 2 hrs for dinner though was just alittle too long. Overall would go again and do recommend others to try out the place.
(4)Milos M.
This is a pretty interesting place. It has an X-Wing, a very funny menu but LARGE menu, the inside looked like a vintage 90s diner. The food was decent, I got the Romanburger copycat sub, it was alright and the fries were okay. It has really good comfort food. I can't really ask for much from a place that has such a large menu, consistency must be a big issue.
(3)Rhonda L.
Great place! The food is good and good prices. It's a low key place to hang out with friends and family. If you're in Kent stop in. Alot to see while you wait for your food.
(5)Norie L.
The decor and atmosphere is very cool and fun. The food isn't so great. My husband ordered sea food which was clearly Frozen. The pulled pork I ordered was ok. Huge portion sizes and reasonable prices. Not sure I would go back though.
(2)Carly G.
I used to go here all the time. The decor is fun the first time, but overwhelming every time thereafter. If you're looking for decent, greasy, hangover food, then Mike's is the place for you. However, it doesn't seem very clean and the service is pretty crummy. I ordered a vegetarian omelette and told the waiter 3 times that it was very important for there to NOT be meat in the food because I am a vegetarian that gets sick from eating meat. I am not kidding: the last 3 TIMES I went here, there ended up being chunks of meat (usually ham) in my food. I got sick twice. I won't go here again. Bottom line: if you can eat anything and prefer greasy food, then try Mike's. If that doesn't describe you, go elsewhere.
(2)Eric D.
There is a school bus you can eat in and a X fighter. The damn menu is like 9 pages and they are all a variety of one sandwich. I usually get the sumo sandwich which is two footings integrated into a 16" sandwich on the stuinator bun. See pic. It is super good and more calories than anyone should ever consume. All of the offers are super good and I love their coffee, can't go wrong honestly. Typically there is a wait and the service is not that great but then again it is huge so it is hard to service everyone and they also have a crazy layout.
(5)Chrissy R.
I'm going to have to go back here again to really cement my opinion on this place, but I definitely enjoyed my first visit. The good: Obviously, as everyone else has said, the decor is kind of insane. But it's fun, too. Makes me believe that Mike's basic loves in life are music, football, beer and fraternity. That makes for a fun atmosphere. My food was also really good -- I got the Sweet Roll French Toast and OMG. I was kind of scared, because I thought it was going to be ridiculously sweet, but it wasn't at all. The french toast itself was nice and cinnamon-y and it came with this icing/butter that you could put on to your own desired level of sweetness. I don't normally do sweet breakfasts, so this was a nice foray into the genre. Boyfriend got 3 Little Pigs and it was just OK.. but there's not much you can do to make little breakfast sliders amazing. Neither of us thought the food was greasy (some others have said that it is), and of course, the prices were pretty good.. we both got nice and full from a big breakfast for $20. The not-so-good: 20 minute wait when we got in the door (11 am on a Sunday) and then a 40 minute wait for our food. Also, the place was kinda LOUD.. so, basically, Sunday morning is not a good time to go if you want a chill environment. (It's also the weekend before Kent goes back to school and it's move-in-weekend, so that might be our bad, too). Also, the menu is just TOOO much. I had to just decide that I was eating breakfast and not look at any other part of the menu, because it's completely overwhelming. Waaay too many items on the menu probably adds to the time it takes to cook so many different things, which is probably why we waited so long. So.. my take so far: totally go check this place out and be ready for a little college-style fun. But don't go at a stupid time, and don't go starving hungry. :)
(3)Tamra G.
I went up to northern Ohio to visit some friends, and they took us to Mike's Place for lunch. I was so overwhelmed by the menu, and all the cool stuff on the walls. I had a philly sandwich and it was awesome, it also came with some pretty rawkin' french fries. I knew this was gonna be a cool place when we pulled up and they had an X-Wing. I will be making a return trip.
(4)Sara B.
I love this place and how cool it is on the inside sort of like an musiam and cool things out of movies and where u sit os like an inventure one thing bad about it is it's packed takes a while to get a seat so great there before 4 and it takes a long time to get your food but waitresses are nice and has fabulous food so if u eat here you will be sure to live it
(4)Jeffery H.
Went in at lunch walk in to bar sit there 15 min 3 of us I went to front told them we were waiting she said I know waited a few more min an left. I saw other people at tables after we arrived get served
(2)Troy L.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. The menu is expansive, if you can't find something you like, you're too picky! The prices are very affordable and the portions are very generous. Get here early or plan on waiting in line for a table!
(5)Jeff W.
Atmosphere, menu and price are the absolute best. Mike's has the best breakfast deal in this or any other universe. Whether you eat at a table, booth, bar, bus or boat you will have a very unique and satisfying dining experience.
(5)Rick M.
This is a real college dive on the edge of Kent they specialize in hangover breakfast food and burger bar. You can't miss this place because it has an x wing fighter in the front parking lot and a catapult on the roof.
(3)Ariel W.
Yes, there is an X-wing outside, yes there is a funny menu, yes there is a castle and a bus and a boat and an Elvis booth. It's awesome to sit in the restaurant and I've been coming to Mike's for a well over a decade. The fact of the matter, though, is that while Mike's Place is a rad building with a rad menu, it's so woefully inconsistent that I can't justify recommending it to friends and I can't eat there without feeling disappointed about 70% of the time I eat here. The menu is enormous. They've even pared it back in the last year and it's still enormous. This is the main issue with the place and yeah, it's humorous, but there is no way a server can learn the whole thing in a reasonable amount of time and there's no way that the kitchen can make consistently good food when most of the items are likely poured from a can or frozen - there is no way you can keep fresh ingredients with a menu like that. Just today I was there, and I was over charged for several items because the new server had no idea - items I've ordered many times, even recently. A side of curly fries will never be $5, ever, and give the attitude I refused to argue about it. The cleanliness of the restaurant has really improved over the last year, so that is a plus, but you almost have to wonder if that's because they rearranged all the stuff on the walls and for the first time got up close and personal with their own filth. There are basically always fruit flies buzzing around in the dining area, which is a little gross. I wouldn't mention it, but I don't think I've eaten anywhere else in Kent where it's a problem. So while it's getting better, there are still issues for sure. I don't think anyone has lofty ideas about what Mike's is supposed to be - they put it right out there. They're greasy, they're cheap, they win best hangover food almost every year from one magazine or another. The issue is not that - it's that you can totally be greasy and sugary and still be great junk food with some level of quality and consistency and they aren't there. And given that this has been an issue forever, I don't suspect they'll ever hit that mark.
(2)Cheeseburger M.
Are you kickin me where the sun don't shine?? Here is the kicker... The sun is out today!! Happy fourth everyone!!! I hope everyone had a good year! The menu is various. The service is to die for. A very unique joint (not the illegal stuff). Thanks for the breakfast, and I'm sure we'll see ya tonight. YELP!
(4)Ashley A.
We go there almost every time we drop my sister off at school...if you can't find something you like here....I don't know what to tell you! The menu is huge and the prices are very reasonable!!
(4)Samantha F.
This place makes me happy. It is full of kitschy stuff, the menu is so huge it could take an hour to read, and so far, I've experienced decent service. I've been to Mike's Place twice, and I'd go back. They serve breakfast all day long (can I get a Hallelujah?) and make a mean Bloody Mary, just the way I like it....with a garden in it. I've done their sandwich / salad combo for lunch too and was presented with a massive amount of food that was quite delish. I'd stick to simple sandwiches and breakfast here...not sure I'd want to risk the "fancier" dinner plates, but maybe I'd be surprised. If you're a tourist, you should stop on in, and take you camera. Behold, Mike's Place is something to be seen and experienced!
(4)Eric H.
I just can not get enough of the pulled pork and home made BBQ. These cheese cakes are amazing as well!
(5)Bill C.
Nice place to eat. Portions are good,quality is good, & the price is good. They're breakfasts are better then dinners. Burgers are pretty big & tasty all so.
(4)Eryion H.
With an atmosphere as unique and interesting as the menu, there is something for all (even us picky , I dissect everything I eat) walks of life. Ranging from their delicious Reese's Peanutbutter Cup pancakes to their Bride of Chuckie sandwich; the prices are fair, the service is always polite and it's easy to ignore bad company at this place because there's plenty to stare at. Good visual distraction, yummyness in your tummy & money still left in your pocket :)
(4)Becky F.
If you can't find SOMETHING here on the menu. You really aren't trying. This is a Kent area classic, it brings a smile to the face of anyone that grew up around here.
(4)Kara G.
This is our favorite restaurant!! We have never had any complaints! The Gouda macaroni bites are excellent. The menu is huge the food is great and the service is wonderful!! We come here at least once a week!! The decor is phenomenal you won't get bored waiting if you just look around!! They have daily specials and a good deal on breakfast during the week!! If you have a chance I would stop by!!
(5)D J.
Such a unique and interesting place to eat. Every time you go, you noticed something you haven't before. Aside from the eclectic decor, the food options are endless. Some may complaint that there is too much to choose from, but that's exactly what the restaurant is going for. (If you can't tell from the decor...) and even with so many good options, everything tastes great!
(5)Patti C.
Sadly, very disappointing. The venue was interesting and different. The service was quick and efficient but she virtually had no personality. I order the "famous" Walleye sandwich and it was absolutely terrible! It was severely overcooked creating a crust of concrete and rubbery fish on the inside. The tartar sauce had no flavor and the curly fries lacking seasoning. And I agree with some other comments in that the place was not very clean.
(2)Jessica I.
I admit I am a sucker for the abundant kitsch here; it often reels me on trips to Kent. The menu is massive -- too massive -- but if you stick to simple items, you'll likely be satisfied. Very good beer list, college town prices, and a very fun place.
(4)Ed M.
Slow service cold fries 2nd time in to weeks.I know why we stopped going here three years ago.Food is SO SO
(2)Scott D.
First thing about Mike's place is that you will love the decor. secondly I want for the 2.99 breakfast. It was well worth the cost and the staff is friendly as always. Everytime I'm in Ohio I will definitely go there.
(4)Patience P.
I try not to eat anything but breakfast at this place. It is a grease fest even with breakfast sometimes. I also think they should fix the booths and tables before they buy anymore junk to hang on the walls or make another room out of. Sitting in the bus is terrible. It's like sitting on a barstool without a back on it for an hour while you try to eat: not for me.
(3)Nathasja T.
Wow. This place is indeed eccentric! What a fun conglomerate of umm..collectibles..are on the walls here! The restaurant consists of several themed areas, which is very fun and original. The menu is written like Moby Dick; extremely lengthy, dull, and slightly anti climatic. However, the humor woven throughout the gazillions of menu items was a pleasant surprise. Typically I stay away from restaurants that have more than 20-25 items on their menu. Over my lengthy and frequent curriculum of eating out, I found I prefer places that do one thing really well, over restaurants that do 90 things mediocre. I digress. We ordered a reuben sandwich, which was mostly enjoyed by my husband. The coleslaw has a spice or herb in its list of ingredients we could not quite place. It wasnt bad, it was just very unusual-so beware if you are expecting a creamy, sweet slaw. I ordered the homemade corned beef chaos hash. It was well seasoned, perhaps slightly heavy on the garlic. The only slight qualm I had was the consistency, which was on the mushy side. On several places throughout the restaurant, the waitresses are refered to as wenches by the owner.. And truthfully, when we visited they were definately not the bubbly, friendly kind. Pretty ironic. All in all a good place to eat, it did not blow me away, but for the price (most items under $10.00), and its large portions you cannot really go wrong. I will be back to town in a few weeks, i'll probably try out something entirely different. They have a section on their menu devoted to Italian fare. I read that the recipes come from a restaurant in NY, which is pretty cool.
(3)Leonard S.
The place is really interesting, with the bus and boat inside, and all the memorabilia inside. Too bad the food is bad and the service really slow. Like a previous reviewer said, there are some safe breakfast options. The Captain Jack fish sandwich was really bad. Ordered Cajun, got breaded deep fried anyway. Fish undercooked and slimy inside. Fries had been sitting out cold a while before reaching the table. It's a big place. Should have lots of help in the kitchen on a Sunday noon. I guess they didn't. It's worth a visit and a safe breakfast choice.
(2)Dan W.
Waited 40 minutes with 3 little kids...only to be seated literally 1 ft from the bar. There were multiple tables actually in the restaurant, not sure why they would set up our 2 year old's highchair actually in the bar. We then waited for a waitress to come greet us, bring water, take our order. No one came, so after another 5 min, we told another employee we hadn't seen a waitress yet. She gave us a dirty look, shrugged, and walked off. We got up, after all that time and left. We'll never go back and spend our money there, that's for sure.
(1)Erin C.
Mike's Place is a great, relaxed place to eat. And I'm not just saying that because I like to gawk at the Star Wars memorabilia (I dare you to miss the X-wing fighter outside). Be forewarned; if they say it's big, it's monstrous. On two separate occasions I've ordered a dish that turned into three separate meals. On the plus side, both were just as good the second and third time. Don't let the size of the menu scare you, you'll find something for every taste bud there. Even that picky vegetarian (ahem, me)!
(3)Joe C.
Met some friends here for breakfast this morning and was immediately reminded why, during the 8 years I spent in Kent, I only went here once. This place would be great as a museum or antique shop, but as a restaurant? No. Like other reviewers have said the menu is the size of an encyclopedia, which, while funny, should be your first warning sign. I'd imagine it's difficult to keep that many different ingredients within the expiration date, let alone anywhere near "fresh." And it tastes like it. The running joke has always been this is the place to come to if you want diarrhea (see what I did there?) and that joke exists for a reason. Yes, they do have a giant X-Wing outside. They get points for that. The best thing about the place is the huge assortment of random, kitschy stuff that fills every nook, cranny, and corner of the restaurant. While this is the greatest strength, it's also a pretty big weakness. All the antiques are great, but the whole place just feels...filthy. Seriously. Maybe it's all the grease oozing out from the kitchen, but it just feels dirty. I'm not one of those people that needs a restaurant to be spotless, either. I know the cleanliness of the dining area doesn't always reflect the quality of the food. Here, though, the two pretty much go hand in hand. And don't get me started on the bathroom. Our server was friendly and I will say that there's really nowhere else quite like Mike's Place. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing..... Go and have a beer or two just to see the place and say you've been there. Then go eat somewhere else.
(1)Tim A.
Good food, good prices, what's not to love? The interior decoration is American kitsch to the extreme, but unlike chain restaurants there is a theme (Star Wars, dragons, and more) with witty and entertaining notations. The menu is extensive with a healthy dose of snarky comments spread throughout. The food is classic American greasy spoon fare served in large portions. Most items are great with only the rare iffy dish.
(5)Katherine M.
In this area, this is one of the better places. Pretty eccentric - there is an X-Wing outside, as well as some other random things - and the inside is covered in license plates and other memorabilia. It's a very casual place with a large menu. I always find that is FREEZING in this place - no matter what time of year we go. Bring a sweater! The service is okay - never great - and we've had times where it was just downright terrible. We waited an hour once for our check,and were leaving to go out of town right after and were getting a little impatient. The food is okay - greasy food - but they have a large menu and you can almost always find something to eat for every one in the party. The menu can be a little hard to navigate, and I sometimes have trouble deciding by the time the waitress comes because I can't make it through the whole thing in that short of time. The portions are huge - you can almost always share. If not, you will have left overs.
(3)Megan T.
I still love this place! I returned today to Kent after not having been there since I graduated ten years ago. I scoured the menu trying to locate the sandwich I got so often during my college years and while I'm not positive I found it, the Roman-something or other burger was very tasty. Shhh -- don't tell anyone. I ate the whole thing. Yum-oh. My two fellow diners also thought their sandwiches were quite yummy as well. While I was disappointed to not see my Illinois license plate hanging on the wall anymore after they redid their lobby, I will always hold a special place for Mike's Place in my heart.
(5)Martial Arts O.
I love their wings here!
(4)Yvone R.
One of my favorite places for salads and wings! Their food is tasty as long as you don't expect gourmet cooking and they have a VERY LARGE selection to choose from. The kids menu is just as diverse and the noise level is on the loud side to accommodate the loudness of kids! Our 2 boys love coming here. You can't beat the prices for the sheer amount if food you get. TV's are in the bar area. The decor is awesome! Kid proof because mist of it is nailed to the walls! They can host parties in their castle and large groups on their bus. My kids like the Star Wars X-Wing in front of the building best. Worth visiting at least once!
(4)Lisa H.
Mike's Place is one of those places you go & feel really welcomed by the staff! Server Maria has taken care of us the last two times we went & she is sweet and makes sure you have what you need. The menu is massive! I have never seen one with so many options! Most places can't have that many choices and still have quality food, but Mike's crew does a good job! Everything is fresh & tasty. The decor is amazing. You can't go here & see everything in one, two, or ten visits. The atmosphere is very laid back & everyone always seems really happy to be there! We love it & can't wait to go back. The beer battered fish is amazing & I love love love their green bean casserole. Haven't been able to try their desserts since I haven't been able to even get through a whole meal! So far, I make it about half way through & that's as far as I can go. One if these days we'll do dessert first because they look incredible!
(5)David G.
I've never seen a menu with soooo many items! it makes it very hard to chose, but usually can find something you would like. This place is perfect for a college town, and has a great location. Everything is pretty cheap, and the portions are ginormous! The breakfast is great, the cinnamon buns huge! more than a meal in itself.... the burgers and gyros are great... HOWEVER from my first and last experience the pasta (or the pasta sauce) is terrible... when it came to the table, i was overwhelmed by the smell of hot dog food, not knowing who's plate it was coming from i tried the pasta, and it was the sauce! and it tasted just as bad as it smelled, by kids wouldn't even eat it... but everything else i have had had been worth what you pay for. Usually friendly staff considering the majority are working through college, and very unusual, yet interesting decor.
(3)Jessica M.
Great atmosphere, and the menu is absolutely enormous. Take some time to read through it--it's funny, too. But the food. Ugh, the food. You can tell that the quality of the food that they use is very meh. The cheese sauce tastes orange. My gyro tasted like what i'd guess cooking a pair of my really old shoes might taste like. This is another place that is totally awesome if you're drunk, but sober? RUN.
(2)Bob P.
been here for the 3rd time in a week. Gonna have to find more time to travel there to try everything. Breakfasts are unreal.
(5)Bryan C.
The menu at Mike's was extensive and hilarious. They have numerous jokes throughout the menu which I found entertaining! The atmosphere was very unique too, with a lot of interesting decor. There is a replica X Wing outside, while inside there is an old bus with tables inside it, a boat, etc. Very very cool. However, the food was not very good. My wife ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Not horrible, but it was cold. They didn't even melt the cheese (or even try to). I ordered the cuban hot dog (I'm pretty sure that's what it was called :), and it was OK too. The fries were cold. Really disappointed.
(2)Genesis A.
The food is just ok. I've had a variety of their breakfast foods including waffles, pancakes, skillets, and sandwiches. The portions are huge and I feel that they try to make up for the mediocre food by giving monstrous portions sizes. For the price (everything mainly under $10), I kept coming back only to be continually disappointed by the abysmal service. Even in days when there are barely four tables full, servers take 15 minutes just to take drink orders and the food takes ages to come out. Want a refill on coffee? Be prepared to be ignored by servers standing in a corner, texting on phones.
(2)Stephen T.
I frequently enjoy the fabulous breakfasts, delicious cheesecakes, not to mention the mouth watering Big Daddy Burger..... best burger I have ever had. See you this Friday for breakfast!
(5)Sujan M.
Yes Only 2 stars. Here's why..... Mike's place is quite a unique place - various themed booths, funky menu, crazy names, huge plate sizes, and that X-wing fighter (or whatever it is) up front. Its one of those places that does really well to recreate the nostalgia and the people do keep coming back. Its a good place to meet friends especially when they are back in town. Its also great for large parties since they can seat 8-10 folks in those large tables/booths. So it certainly has it ups. Ups also include the huge menu and the large portions, parking, and the cheap breakfast/lunch specials. But the food there is not really that good. Actually at times, the food has been less than average; generic with just those funky names to distract you. I have been there a few times and can't remember one time that I was like 'Man that was good'. The waits are long (realllly long at times) and since you have already driven there (usually with a group), you end up waiting. The food usually takes a long time too and has rarely come out hot from the kitchen. The service is hit-or-miss (mostly miss). Nothing against the servers, I just think the kitchen is unable to handle 2 armies of hungry folks. So if you want that unique experience, Mike's Place will do. But if want some real home cooking, stay the long line away from this nostalgia trap.
(2)Richard S.
Precisely the place to go if you want family style restaurant with something for everyone. Decor is remarkable--and I mean that in an entirely descriptive non-judging way. From the full-size X-Wing Fighter out front to the various artifacts inside, there is again something for everyone. Portions are generous and selection is extremely broad. Menu is overwhelming in good ways and bad. Food has been consistently good, but never amazing. Service adequate. Local place that is not mistaken for all the cookie-cutter chain places that dominant the eating options in the area.
(4)N C.
Love this place not only go there for family meals but also had parties there - wedding rehearsal in the former castle room, retirement party and 40th bday parties in the bar a few times. Great place! The staff was easy to work with and definitely a great experience and love their fun and quirkiness. Highly recommend!
(5)Amy S.
I love the food here, the menu is amazing and I've never had a bad meal in the years that I have been here, the only problem I do have with the place is the service. Sometimes you get a very good service- I think the best u have gotten was while sitting near the bar, but while in the rest of the place it's usually not the best. I completely understand being busy but when your waitress walks by and pours coffee at the table behind you and doesn't even look at your table then doesn't come back for awhile it gets frustrating. I get not being able to always keep up but if you're getting drinks for your table and have a few other tables right by it why wouldn't you check them also?
(3)Vern C.
Great food once again. I cant believe how good the food is and the service. Ck out this place for a hoot. Your ck won't send you back to the bank for more cash.
(5)T. K.
Delicious food! Had a 8 oz smothered sirloin steak that had sauteed onions and mushrooms on it. Very tasty! We also had a rack of ribs. Very tender and falls right off the bone. The salad was good too although the curly fries were so-so. The service wasn't too good though. The waiter never came back at all, we had to flag down another worker. The decor was interesting, although I think the x-wing is the only thing really unusual. Where we were seated the rest was mostly just license plates and random mike related or older items. The menu had tons of items and was really funny to read. The next time we ate there we had the chef's supreme salad and wings. They were both very good and tasty. The service was also a lot better with the waitress actually coming around asking us how it was going and fixing our order with extra wings on the house when she gave us the wrong amount the first time.
(4)Bridget M.
Given all of the new restaurants in Kent, I think Mikes place will soon be out of business. I'm a student at Kent State, so for a while this was one of the only restaurants in Kent (especially if you didn't want dorm hall food). The few times I have been there the food is extremely greasy, I'm not a health nut, but literally my chicken tenders were in a pool of grease. I will however say that the side salad with ranch dressing and there rolls were very good. However, the last time I went there it was a Friday night and just my boyfriend and I. We expected a little wait when we came in and were told it would be about 20 minutes-not bad. We waited and waited, until about 40 minutes later when we specifically asked for our table. The hostess sat us in the bar are (which is in the castle towards the back) which was fun, but I do believe there is NO heat...I was shivering, and it took about an hour to just get some basic dishes. I think they need to do a better job of getting more servers and cooks because others will turn to the new restaurants in downtown Kent to get a meal.
(2)Brenda D.
We have been to Mike's Place twice in the past 6 weeks. The first time was much more enjoyable - good food, and although the place was crowded our party of 6 was served in a reasonable amount of time. The atmosphere is a study in sensory overload - your eyes can't possibly take in everything there is to process in one visit. Service was fair. This past weekend we made the mistake of going just after a Kent State football game had ended. We had a 45 minute wait, and it was so crowded inside that we had to wait outside. After our party of 6 was seated, it took forever for someone to acknowledge us - and longer to get someone to take just our drink order. We ordered an appetizer, which amounted to some microwaved queso dip and tortilla chips - which we didn't receive for nearly 40 minutes! Our waitress was super sweet and had a fun personality; however, this did not solve the issue of our hunger. Our meals arrived over an HOUR after we placed our order. I ordered the walleye fillets, which were tough and chewy on the edges and mush in the middle. We were visiting our son - a student at Kent State, and had a 2 and a half hour drive home. Needless to say, we got home MUCH later than expected - we NEVER would have waited 45 minutes to begin with for such slow service and mediocre food. It was a huge disappointment. Based on our two experiences over the past 6 weeks, I'd say it's definitely hit or miss.
(2)Jessica J.
You can not beat the $2.99 breakfast, you pay more for less crap at McDs. The breakfast comes with two eggs cooked to order, hash browns, sausage, bacon, and pancakes or french toast. Nothing special perhaps, but it is a nice change of pace in the mornings. Of their other food, I have found it to be hit or miss. Sometimes I really love something like their Hot Garlic Parmesan wings and been meh about others, their mashed potatoes and gravy could use some serious work. It seems like they are always adding something to the decor, most recently a boat that can accommodate groups and they are always amenable to groups of any size and do not charge for their party rooms. Don't voluntarily sit on the bus in the winter, it's freezing out there. We avoided this place for a while because of the political signs they had posted near the driveway entrance but that was a few years back and the problem seems to have vanished.
(3)Ben P.
THE MENU IS HUGE!!!!!! Take a look at it online before you go and find out which section you want to choose from. Everything about this place screams fun and hilarious. An upbeat place to get a good meal. Serves everything from breakfast to dinner and everything you could think of in between. Sometimes it can get a bit noisy but just one look at the place and you won't be expecting anything else. Creative menu w/ good service and good quality food. Everyone needs to experience Mike's!
(4)kristin p.
I really should have reviewed this YEARS ago, since i think that my dad has dragged me to Mike's for many, many sundays after church. But then, yelp didn't exist years ago, so I had to wait till I was back to mikes a few weeks ago... It is one of the quintessential greasy spoons... complete with skillet breakfasts and witty menu descriptions. They have 85 ways to fry an egg and most of them include fat. Its got delicious potatoes and great coffee. The decorations are humorous and its NE Ohio flair is unforgettable. I love going back to breakfast at Mikes...
(4)Josh S.
I love Mike's, although my thighs hate me for it! The servers are very nice, albeit a little overworked so are a little hard to get a hold of. Keeping in mind it is diner food, the food is very good.The menu is the length of a novel, so it has something for everyone. Each time I go back, there are more and more vegetarian options which makes me very happy. The portions are huge, so make sure you either starve yourself for a day or two before you go or be prepared to lug back a very full doggie bag. I also love the ambiance, which definitely feeds into my ADD. Too bad I live about 650 miles away...
(4)Mordicai C.
Mike, you had me at "X-wing fighter in the parking lot." Seriously, what else do you need to convince you to go here? Go here & get copious amounts of fried food. I have fond memories of being in college & getting fish & chips here. Well...fish. I substituted the chips for hushpuppies. & ordered a side of hushpuppies. I'm...really into hushpuppies, & Mike's does them right.
(4)Jeanie S.
It is such a shame that I have to go so low with the stars. The food was great, our server was fine(it took her a bit to just ask for our drink order). The kitchen was SLOW!! And to make it worse there was another server who was yelling to and fro, completely disturbing our meal. This is the third time here in the past three years and it is most likely our last. The food is good, plentiful and cheap, but not worth the time wasted waiting for it to arrive.
(1)Dan N.
We stopped here for dinner based on the reviews that made it sound like a quirky, fun, local joint. The X-Wing replica out front was pretty cool, but I was less than impressed by the rest of the decor and atmosphere. I've been to plenty of places that do the whole "crazy crap on the walls" thing, and I suppose Mike's Place did this well, but it was nothing special. Our server was pleasant and nice enough, but not knowledgeable enough to be mixing and serving drinks. I ordered a well whiskey and Coke to start, only to find that they were out of well whiskey by 8 o'clock on a Friday night. My replacement ended up being a Scotch and Coke, which, well, is kinda disgusting. My wife enjoyed her grilled ham and cheese sandwich, but my plain grilled chicken sandwich was tiny, dried out and bright orange for some reason. Tasted OK, but seriously, how tough is it to get a correctly cooked chicken breast on a Friday night? As far as fries go, sorry, but they sucked. Bar food isn't tough to do decently, but, at least on this night, Mike's Place didn't deliver.
(2)Brad G.
Classic college town restaurant. Come for the eccentricity, stay for the food.
(5)Krystal D.
I love Mike's Place both for the food at atmosphere. They have one of the most extensive menus I have ever seen at a restaurant. Whether you want the taste of a home-cooked meal, a great burger, or some after drinking-munchies, Mike's is the place to get it. Prices are great, staff is friendly.
(4)Kate K.
I *cannot* believe that someone reviewed this before me. ... ... ... Well, actually YES I can - because it is so awesome. Where do I begin about Mike's Place? Located in my hometown (read the sidebar, beeotches) this is the place in high school that my pals and I would ditch school to go hang out at... (Golly, I hope my Mommaship doesn't read Yelp reviews.) In college (went to KENT STATE baybee) it was the best place to go after a heavy night of drinking... their belly buster breakfast could cure any hangover... Since? Whenever I am home I try to go to Mike's at least once... usually on Christmas Eve morning - with my whole crayzee family - for a great-big-stinking-Midwestern-cheese-sausage-Âbacon-fried breakfast... The food? Exactly what you'd expect if you saw the outside of this place. As the mysterious ? mark Terry M. points out - Mike's Place is chock full of memorabilia... it is truly a unique place - the bus shell with seating is cool... but, not as cool as: THE X-WING FIGHTER IN THE PARKING LOT. Full scale. Who gives a shit on how good the food is? X-Wing Mo' Fo' FIGHTER... Use the force, Luke...
(5)Andrew R.
This is an awesome restaurant. Every meal I've had here has been a great value and good quality. Although everything I've had can be categorized as "greasy bar food," you get plenty of it, and it's delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is good. It is the iconic restaurant of Kent, Ohio-- everyone needs to eat here once.
(4)Evol R.
nothing i could say would be good enough to describe this place. the food is super unique and so is the atmosphere. you can sit in a bus or in ur own private alcove. the food and the prices are great as well as the service. must try. The menu is huge. I miss living out in that area because of this restaurant. If you live in ohio and ever go through kent or nearby STOP HERE!!!!!
(5)Donnell S.
Given that there are few places to eat in Kent, its not surprising that Mike's Place could get positive reviews...or maybe Star Wars fans are just easily impressed. Yes there is a model X-wing Fighter outside and yes that is definitely cool. The food end of things however...not so cool. The portions are huge but the food is garbage, so I'm not sure how larger portions of garbage is better than smaller portions. Despite my bad experiences, I returned a few times to see if maybe it was just a bad night, but it was always bad. The burger topping bar.....has anyone witnessed that thing being cleaned in any way? I know I havn't, despite the ingredients looking like they've clearly been sitting out for 6+ hours. Service was always bad. I think they only care about going outside to smoke. We ordered ice cream once and never got anything to eat it with...had to ask the waitress twice for spoons (never got them). Finally got up and bugged a different waitress for them. One one occasion, management insisted on sending us a gift-card to come back....we said we didn't want it...but they insisted.....well we never got the gift card. Kent deserves better
(1)Kris V.
Ran across this place while in town looking for a different place to eat. The giant X-wing out front got our attention. The rest of the building is just as eccentric but that makes it great! The menu is huge and I was a little overwhelmed at first but they have a great selection. The prices are pleasant as well. They also feature a special brew each month which is cool. Food was satisfying and we left plenty full. The service was good too! Will go back if I'm in town! Suggest if you are anywhere near Kent University since it is just down the road.
(4)Eve D.
I'd be fat if I ate here too often. The menu is huge and can be confusing but hang in there and make a selection. Fun atmosphere with lots of nooks and crannys to be in while you eat. I usually get a breakfast so I have no idea how they lunch fare tastes. You can usually get a table right away unless you want a particular table or room (you'll know what I mean once you've been there). The other reviews have info about what memorabilia there is outside and inside - you kinda have to see it to believe it.
(3)Gregory P.
mike's place is where i go when i want violent diarrhea. it's probably on their menu, frakking everything is. (fyi - when a menu is ten pages long everything has been sitting in a freezer for a few years)
(1)Ethel L.
We stopped here for breakfast after driving past a gazillion times over the weekend... All the things you've read here are true. The decor is entertaining & unusual, the menu is lengthy and humorous, and the food is... pretty standard. It's not bad by any means, just nothing very special. I had the cinnamon roll french toast, my husband had the 2.99 breakfast special (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes). This is definitely not health food, but it was satisfying and reasonably priced. The coffee was good too. This is a great place for folks who love greasy spoon and diner food, local flavor, etc.
(3)Jason K.
If you like good grease this might be your place. The food is average with burgers, tots, subs and whatnot. Grease is King here. The real draw is the decor. Outside they have a castle a star wars X-Wing, inside it is filled with signs, random license plates, a bus and elvis wax statutes.
(2)Patrick B.
Mike's Place is a very average, if slightly underwhelming, college bar/restaurant in Kent. It is located on 43 at 261. The bar is easy to find as it stands alone and is covered by memorabilia on the outside. The walls inside are also blanketed with memorabilia. We were seated in the bar area, which we figured would be a lot more exciting...and we were one of the few people sitting in the area. As a side note, there are a few areas in which you can sit in, one of them being in an old train car. One thing I have to say was that service was slow and the place wasn't even that crowded. The menu is hilarious as there is tons of humor incorporated into the menu. It's the first time I've laughed reading through my menu. The menu is very extensive and gives you plenty of options, including an all day breakfast menu. I ordered the Big Daddy burger. When you order a burger, you receive it only with the patty and the buns. This is because Mike's Place has a unique concept called the burger bar. You take your burger and top it in any way, shape, or form you wish. However, be warned, there is nothing too out of the ordinary and the selection isn't huge, although it worked out fine for me. However, I found the burger to be only average, as it was kind of dry. It just didn't impress me all that much (and I'm pretty easily impressed by food). The curly fries were great, however. For dessert, I had fried apple pie, which came with three giant scoops of ice cream. The apple pie was good, but it wasn't great. It was unique, as I've never had fried pie. I feel that the food would've tasted better if the atmosphere was as lively as a college bar should be. The atmosphere actually felt somewhat sleepy, if anything. However, I came on a cold, rainy, November night (even though it was Saturday), so I'm guessing that people didn't want to go out, leaving Mike's Place almost empty. Overall, if you're looking for a good place to grab a burger in Kent, I don't recommend putting this at the top of your list, but don't toss it out completely.
(3)Yuvizela M.
Wow, just wow. Delicious, and sooo well priced. Amazing and abundant choices! We were in a party of 11 and we were seated as soon as we walked in (around 6p). It was great! The wait after putting our order in was short for the amount of food we ordered! I had the vulture burger It was delicious! Most of the people with me had the 10/16 pc wing dinner come with two sides. They all finished it! Just a tip check their menu online before heading over, at least glance at it. Their menu is 4 tiny print, back and front, pages long! But it's so diverse! Definitely stop by if you're in the area.
(5)Maggie C.
Overwhelming, but never disappointed! My FAVORITE restaurant in Kent! Place is packed with personality. Their menu is the largest I've ever seen so prepare to feel conflicted on choosing what to get. Their portions are huge so you do get the most bang for your buck! Average to Excellent quality of food. Since it's popular, expect to wait for your table and getting a slow service. Also, it is quite noisy and an intense environment. But despite these things, I always want to come back and not order the same thing twice so I can explore the menu! MASSIVELY recommend!
(4)Lorenzo T.
Great place for any meal. prices are not bad and the service is usually very good. I'd take Mike's over a lot of places in Kent
(4)Jessica B.
I was immediately nervous about dining here when our family was banished to the back room that smelled like stale cigarettes. Whatever, I get people don't want to be near little kids. By I knew we wouldn't get any service as soon as we sat down and I was right. 10 minutes for drinks. Longer for food. The lady who sat us was horribly unpleasant and apparently angry she was working. I used to love coming here, but I think this will be the last time.
(2)Yama D.
you can't beat the price for what you get and if it has the name little in it you are sure to be surprised. the staff seemed interested in kepping us happy. GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE. NUFF SAID.
(5)Kayleigh G.
Mike's Place is pretty cool, especially for that hangover breakfast when you're able to move enough to drive the car but not enough to actually cook your own food. There are some good pile-up breakfasts on the menu that work perfectly to nip that hangover right in the bud. If you're not going for breakfast, they also have good things, but I can't remember any of them because I really only went for breakfast. I did have a couple of blah experiences where food was cooked wrong, or I got the wrong item, hence the 3/5 stars. It's nothing too fancy, really, but it's good for the price and the atmosphere is fun. Usually the servers are pretty friendly.
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