Breakfast in Clarkston, MI offers clear choices between table-service brunch, early coffee stops and drive-through pickups. Mel’s Grill at 4545 Pelton Rd and Mel’s Grill 2 at 7080 Gateway Park Dr both hold 4.7-star Google ratings, with 938 and 757 reviews respectively. Both open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., serve breakfast and brunch, and offer vegetarian options. Mel’s Grill 2 adds outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.
On Dixie Highway, Sisters Cafe at 6160 Dixie Hwy has 4.6 stars from 222 reviews and opens daily at 8 a.m. Reviewers describe breakfasts including blueberry pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and avocado toast. Downtown, 2 South Brunch House at 2 S Main St pairs a historic-building setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. It has 4.6 stars from 271 reviews and opens at 7 a.m. daily.
For an earlier start in the Clarkston, MI area, Starbucks at 6320 Sashabaw Rd opens at 4:30 a.m. every day and offers breakfast, pastries and a drive-through. The McDonald’s locations on Dixie Highway and Sashabaw Road open at 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., respectively. For an overnight stay with breakfast included, Millpond Inn Bed & Breakfast at 155 N Main St offers a full hot breakfast and holds 4.9 stars from 62 reviews.
3.3(1,444)· Google3.3 out of 5 from 1444 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
McDonald's at 5625 Sashabaw Rd in Clarkston, MI is part of the long-running fast-food chain known for burgers and fries. This casual burger joint serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with coffee and late-night food among its offerings. It is listed as popular for all three main meals and suitable for solo dining or groups. Its Google rating is 3.3 out of 5 from 1,444 reviews.
Service options include dine-in seating, a drive-through, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, including no-contact delivery. For families, the location lists a children's menu, high chairs, changing tables, and a play area. Wi-Fi is available, and customers can pay with debit cards or NFC mobile payments. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street, while accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
3.2(1,021)· Google3.2 out of 5 from 1021 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
McDonald's at 6695 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, MI is part of the long-running fast-food chain known for burgers and fries. This location serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with coffee and late-night food also among its offerings. It has a casual atmosphere and seating for dine-in meals, and is listed as suitable for both solo diners and groups. Its Google rating is 3.2 out of 5 from 1,021 reviews.
Service options include a drive-through, takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, and no-contact delivery. For families, the location provides a children's menu, high chairs, and changing tables. There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking, along with free parking in a lot and on the street. Wi-Fi is available, and payment options include debit cards and NFC mobile payments. These features support a range of visits, from a quick bite to a seated meal.
4.7(935)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 935 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 7:00 AM
Mel's Grill is a casual, cozy restaurant at 4545 Pelton Rd in Clarkston, MI, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Its offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian choices, healthy options and organic options, as well as dessert. Coffee is a noted feature, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are listed among its popular uses. The restaurant has a 4.7 Google rating from 935 reviews.
Diners can eat in or order takeout, with both counter service and table service available; catering is also offered. Mel's Grill welcomes families, children and groups, and is suitable for solo dining. A children's menu and high chairs are available. Practical amenities include free lot and street parking, Wi-Fi and a restroom. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit and debit cards are accepted, but the restaurant does not accept reservations or offer delivery.
3.8(790)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 790 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Taco Bell at 6584 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, MI is a fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare, including tacos, quesadillas and nachos. Listed as a breakfast spot, it also serves lunch, dinner and dessert, with coffee, vegetarian options and late-night food among its offerings. The atmosphere is casual, and the location is listed as popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as suitable for solo dining. Its Google rating is 3.8 stars from 790 reviews.
Service options include dine-in, takeout, a drive-through and delivery. Seating is available, and the location welcomes families, children and groups, with high chairs provided. Amenities include a restroom and Wi-Fi. Drivers have access to free parking in a lot and on the street, and wheelchair-accessible parking is listed. Debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.7(757)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 757 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 7:00 AM
Mel's Grill 2 is a casual, cozy restaurant at 7080 Gateway Park Dr in Clarkston, MI. Breakfast and lunch are popular here, and brunch is also served. The offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian choices, and healthy and organic options, along with dessert. Coffee is a noted feature. The restaurant accommodates solo diners, families, and groups, with both counter service and table service available.
For families, there is a children's menu and high chairs. Guests can dine inside, use the outdoor seating, or order takeout; dogs are allowed outside. Catering is available, but delivery and reservations are not. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is provided. Mel's Grill 2 has a Google rating of 4.7 from 757 reviews.
4.2(721)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 721 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:30 AM
Starbucks Coffee Company at 6320 Sashabaw Road is a coffeehouse and breakfast spot in the Clarkston, MI area. Its offerings include handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, along with breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts. Customers can dine in, use the drive-through, order takeout or choose delivery. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and dogs are allowed outside. The Google listing has a 4.2 rating from 721 reviews, with friendly staff and the drive-through among its most frequently mentioned topics.
Wi-Fi and seating make this a listed option for laptop work and solo dining, while high chairs and a child-welcoming policy accommodate families. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Popular-times data shows the week's highest activity around 10 a.m. Saturday; Friday peaks around 9 a.m., and Sunday around 11 a.m. Evenings generally show lower activity than late mornings. Free parking is listed in both a lot and on the street.
4.1(614)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 614 reviews (Google rating)
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Starbucks Coffee Company at 6677 Dixie Hwy serves handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea alongside breakfast, lunch and pastries. For readers in Clarkston, MI, this breakfast spot offers dine-in seating, takeout, a drive-through, curbside pickup and delivery. The setting is described as casual and cozy, with Wi-Fi and seating suitable for solo visits or working on a laptop. Outdoor seating is available, and dogs are allowed outside.
Google lists a 4.1 rating from 614 reviews. Popular-times data shows the week’s highest activity around 10 a.m. Saturday, with Sunday busiest from late morning through noon; weekday peaks generally fall around 8–9 a.m. Later afternoons and evenings tend to be less busy. Free lot and street parking are listed, along with wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, a restroom and seating. Children are welcome, and service is not table-based.
3.9(362)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 362 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 7:00 AM
Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 6459 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, MI is a health-conscious cafe chain listed as a breakfast spot. Its menu features custom smoothies, sandwiches and wraps, with dessert also available. The cafe uses counter service rather than table service and has seating for dine-in customers. The atmosphere is described as casual and quiet, and the location is suitable for solo diners, families and groups. Children are welcome, and a children’s menu is available.
For customers taking their orders elsewhere, the location offers takeout, a drive-through, curbside pickup and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Free parking is available in both a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, and dogs are allowed outside. Payment options include credit and debit cards, checks and NFC mobile payments. The Clarkston, MI location has a Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 362 reviews.
