Alex's of Clinton Township

This places service sucks. Food is decent with some issues but the service makes me not want to go back. My husband wanted the fisherman’s plate and asked if he can get more shrimp instead of the scallops. Sorry no substitutions. Last I checked scallops are more expense. What if he was allergic? You can’t do any substitutions. Thats not the way to run a business. The French onion soup is good but way too many croutons. I had to scoop out half of them. Secondly the owner or manager comes with just my husbands dinner, and didn’t have my salad. She looked pissy when we asked about my salad. Then they come Bring my salad that was placed in a bowl then the bowl was on the plate. How do you expect people To eat a heaping salad in a bowl? It would fall all over. I did the smart thing and used the plate underneath to put half the salad. They gave me one small dressing which is no where near enough for how big the salad is. In my salad I had big end chunks of lettuce that should not be in the lettuce mix. When I got done to the end I found rotten onion. My husband asked for a pop with his dinner, never came. While we were eating he asked for more water, it never came. Then when we go to check out, of course they messed up the bill and didn’t charge us right. Sadly we don’t ever bring coming back. This is the second time we had issues. The first issue was never addressed. Don’t have high expectations with the staff and owner.

When to Alex family dining for Valentine’s Day and had the Travis city salmon. The food was excellent and service was even better. Right when you walk into the restaurant the environment is very joyful. The whole staff is very nice, kind, and very welcoming. Definitely coming back.

Our world needs more empathy and great food. Gotta have faith in a good restaurant😁 Also, when I couldn't walk or talk for a year they never had a problem getting in and out with their ramp with sturdy handrails. They even learned a little sign language so I could communicate on my own. They are so kind and patient. My Mom and I will always go there. Just wish they were open a little later.

Peaceful and clean. Very nice hostess and staff. Great tasting biscuits and gravy. Food was well prepared. Mom loved it! Thank you Paulina!

I had lunch here with my family and can’t day better things about this place! A great and classic American dinner, with delicious food and outstanding service. Place was super easy to find and park. There was no wait and the venue was clean. Price was right for all 3, main course, desert and beverages. Thus, I recommend this place. Kudos to management and team!

We have been loyal customers at Alex's for almost 10 years now and still cannot say enough great things about them. The food is fantastic (I don't think we've ever ordered anything that hasn't been absolutely delicious), the staff is amazing (many of whom we revere as family) and we've even become friendly with several of the regulars, almost like they're friends. If you haven't already, we highly recommend you give them a try ... we promise you will not be disappointed.

I can’t say enough great things about Alex’s Diner! After visiting four times now, it’s officially one of my favorite spots. Every single meal we’ve had has been outstanding. The food quality is consistently excellent — everything tastes fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. From hearty breakfast plates to satisfying lunch options, you can tell they truly care about what comes out of their kitchen. The portion sizes are fantastic — generous without being overwhelming — and you absolutely get your money’s worth. The prices are more than fair, especially considering the quality and quantity of food you receive. It’s rare to find a place that delivers this much value so consistently. The atmosphere is just as wonderful as the food. Alex’s Diner has that warm, welcoming, classic diner feel that makes you want to sit back, relax, and stay awhile. It’s clean, comfortable, and has a friendly energy that makes every visit enjoyable. And we can’t forget the service! Our waitress, Suha, has taken care of us, and she is truly exceptional. She’s attentive, kind, and always makes us feel welcome. Her positive attitude and fantastic service make each visit even better. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her customers. After four visits, Alex’s Diner has completely earned our loyalty. Amazing food, great prices, cozy atmosphere, and top-tier service — we’ll definitely be back again and again!

Not happy with my experience this visit to Alex's. I tried to order French breakfast for 12.99. Instead waitress charged everything seperate approximately charged 17.00. For 2 eggs sausage links and French toast. Ridiculous won't be back. At the very least waitress could have at least ask which breakfast option Ala carte or this homestyle French toast egg breakfast for 12.99. Furthermore waitress tried telling me it would be the same price since I added cheese. 12.99 +.90 cents for cheese does not equal 17.00. Thats what irked me the most poor customer service on this issue.

Keeping a bookmark of these little marvels that are dependable and outstanding. We've always had great success here. It's worth the drive for us. I really like the fish & chips. Very filling. The veal parm is quite good for a family diner. (The portions on that equaled three meals for me). Mrs. E. and the oldest daughter always get the Saganaki ~~flaming cheese. Yes. They use the proper cheese. Yes, they know how to flame it. The staff here are top of the line. You want it, they hook you up. Always stopping by to check on us. It's a great eatery with lots of tables and a lovely atmosphere! 07/25

It does what it's suppose to do for a diner breakfast! How the steak is prepared and cooked depends on the chef. I've had different variations to be honest. The staff are so welcoming every time and no matter the section of your seating :)

We came out to dinner with some friends and they chose this restaurant. The parking lot was pretty full and so was the restaurant. The tables have bread and butter at each table, along with some jelly. They have an extensive menu with a lot of options. I chose the Tuesday special which was the alfredo pasta. My husband got the chicken stir fry. Our friends got the fisherman's platter and the other got some special item on the board. The portions are HUGE. Omg insanely huge. My husband ate the stir fry for an additional two meals. The food was pretty good and came on time. The waitress was nice as well.

This place is always great! The food is always made fresh and taste great! The atmosphere is good and the staff is super friendly!

We went for a late breakfast, the staff is always just amazing and so considerate. Very polite and friendly, but this time our food was just ok. It was good but nothing super.

I eat here almost every Friday with my Mom, the food is excellent and the prices are good; also the wait staff are very good and very friendly.

Great restaurant with exceptional service. The food has wonderful flavor, with ample portions. The ambiance is social and clean !

Alex's is one of our favorite places to go. We mainly stop in for breakfast on the weekends, or dinner during the week. Breakfast: I am not usually a pancake fan, but WOW, they make some of the most delicious pancakes I've ever had. They also have the best cheesy scrambled eggs around. Dinner: I am a creature of habit so when I do go I always order the hot open faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. Their turkey always tastes fresh (unlike other places nearby) and while the gravy is not likely homemade as it's similar to others, it is still fantastic. Service is always prompt and attentive.

My husband & I are pretty much regular customers of Alex's, but today..... where's Gordon Ramsay, when you need him??? We have NEVER waited so long before!!! Tables all around us were getting waited & served b4 us, even when coming in after us!!! It was an HOUR until we were served!!!! So disappointing!!!! Sorry guys, I understand being short-staffed, but you need to pay attention to when your customers come in.

This places service sucks. Food is decent with some issues but the service makes me not want to go back. My husband wanted the fisherman's plate and asked if he can get more shrimp instead of the scallops. Sorry no substitutions. Last I checked scallops are more expense. What if he was allergic? You can't do any substitutions. Thats not the way to run a business. The French onion soup is good but way too many croutons. I had to scoop out half of them. Secondly the owner or manager comes with just my husbands dinner, and didn't have my salad. She looked pissy when we asked about my salad. Then they come Bring my salad that was placed in a bowl then the bowl was on the plate. How do you expect people To eat a heaping salad in a bowl? It would fall all over. I did the smart thing and used the plate underneath to put half the salad. They gave me one small dressing which is no where near enough for how big the salad is. In my salad I had big end chunks of lettuce that should not be in the lettuce mix. When I got done to the end I found rotten onion. My husband asked for a pop with his dinner, never came. While we were eating he asked for more water, it never came. Then when we go to check out, of course they messed up the bill and didn't charge us right. Sadly we don't ever bring coming back. This is the second time we had issues. The first issue was never addressed. Don't have high expectations with the staff and owner.

Went to Alex's yesterday with a friend. We were really looking forward to what we usually order which was a burger and fries and the chicken kebab with rice and red sauce. Seems the prices had went up The quality of food had went down. The burger was Dry and flavorless. The sauce and the rice had so much garlic in it. It wasn't edible and also the beef barley soup is full of garlic. That is all you can taste...When restaurants have to start overpowering their food with garlic, especially the one that is out of the jar which I call "jarlic. There's a problem and they might want to let the chef know to tone it down quite a few notches.

Good food, good service, fast , and very clean highly recommend . Waitresses was very nice and got me in and out

The food is amazing there when my son is home on leave from the marine corps.He takes me there for dinner and my youngest.Son, who lives in harrison township.Takes me here for breakfast.And the food is amazing

Went to Alex's for the first time tonight--at 8pm. (They close at 9) We were greeted with so warmly, seated, and waited on immediately. Nobody rushed us and asked several times if we needed anything else. The other waitresses were cleaning and restocking---all laughing and chatting up the customers. Our food was delicious and fresh! We will definitely be back for more. :)

I've been driving past this place for years and just recently stopped in a few times to try it out. It is quite a big dining space and very clean. The staff has always been friendly and pleasant to interact with. They offer very large portion sizes for reasonable prices. Everything I have tried here so far has been great! I would say my favorite meal I've had so far is the stroganoff. Definitely homemade and full of flavor and large chunks of meat, so you're for sure getting a great bang for your buck. My next notable mention is the chicken noodle soup. It is very hearty and one of my top 5 favorites from around the area. My fiancee ordered the pancakes last time we went, and just the smell of those alone as a server walked by with them convinced him enough to order them and they were, in fact, as good as they smell. Give this local small business a try for any meal. You won't be disappointed!

I've driven by this place so many times and always seen that the parking lot was packed so I wanted to give it a try. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy, and we were seated right away. It's not my goal to nit-pick, but I did notice they asked about coffee refills constantly, almost every couple of minutes, which felt excessive but I'm happy to have a full water rather than being ignored. Just felt like maybe they had too many people walking around with coffee when it wasn't very busy? The food did take a while to come out considering over half the restaurant was empty, and it would have felt better if they could have mentioned that the kitchen was backed up. The strawberry pancakes were delicious, and my farmers omelette was good, except the cheese was waxy textured and not like 'real' Swiss. I thought the hash browns would be cooked into the omelette but were just placed inside the folded omelette, and were mushy/hardly crisp (I asked for well done). Decent prices and huge portions, not completely sold on the quality.

Super delicious food. Huge portions. The staff are friendly and fast. We usually do take out for lunch but it has a cozy dining area and old school bar. Definitely a must try...you'll be a regular by your second bite!

The date and I were out and about and decided to stop here for lunch since we were famished and starving. I've been to the location by my place in Rochester Hills, and had a lot of good experiences, so I suggested we come here to eat since I knew it was good. Walking in we were seated immediately and the place was jammin. Our server was fabulous and obviously knew her stuff, so I do not blame her one bit for our poor experience. She took our order, and off she went. The date got a hamburger and he loved his food. It was fabulous! I went with the weekend lunch combo of a Gyro with a Greek salad. The salad itself was excellent, but the dressing they brought out with it was absolutely disgusting. It was pink in color, smelled awful and tasted like garbage. No, it wasn't spoiled, it was whatever they used to make it. It was so bad the boyfriend had to cover it because it was bothering him as well. I ended up flagging down another waitress who brought me out an Italian dressing that was slightly better and not pink. Then our food came out. Mind you, while we were eating, the power went out from the windstorm for about a minute. Fine. My Gyro was good, but the white sauce had a different weird taste. I don't know. I got about half way through and couldn't finish. I didn't say anything this time because I didn't want to be that type of customer and I did eat half of it. I would have taken it home or whatnot, but I just couldn't stomach it. I don't know that I would return to this location per say because the food wasn't all that good. You have to try really hard to turn me off to food like that because I generally have enough of an appetite that I can stomach most things. Was it the worst ever? NO. But, very lackluster and kind of a disappointment overall.

My Favorite restaurant in this area for along time. Lately the service has been terrible and the food takes 45 mins Atleast. I really hope they go back to what they were. At this point two bad experiences back to back I don't want to go back

No complaints on the taste of the food, cleanliness of the restaurant, or how we were treated. That was all good The issue is the delay is receiving our order. When I was placing my order I referenced one of the lunch specials. I was told that the lunch specials didn't start until 11am and it was only 10:50am. Ok so they are strict on this policy. I'll accept it as a policy/rule is a rule. Soooooo I ordered breakfast instead. Then waited & waited & waited..... my breakfast order arrived at my table at 11:45. In short, this place is strict on not budging 10 minutes for the lunch special time policy but they obviously don't care about time when it comes to having the customer wait for their food. MY TABLE WAITED 55 minutes.

Recently had Alex's cater an event. The food was absolutely amazing. Friends and family are still talking about it!

Wonderful! The food was amazing, the service was terrific, and very decent pricing. They make their own dressing. We had the Greek and Italian and both were just divine. The stir fry was very good and so was the Greek salad. We will definitely be back!!

I've visited the Rochester location many many times and used to frequent this one when it first opened, as well. I will say, their lemon rice soup is my absolute favorite and it's always consistent. Never too thick or too runny. Perfect amount of lemon. Great chicken and rice ratio. Just SO good. I also always get a chicken Greek. Their pink dressing is to die for. This visit though, the chicken was just meh. It was still grilled well, but wasn't seasoned as it normally is and wasn't as good. They definitely pack their bowls very full and you get a LOT of salad. My mom enjoyed her Slim Jim- it comes with ruffle chips. My husband got the Fisherman's Platter and liked it. Dad got the sirloin and loved that, too. Daughter got the 2 piece fish and chips, she always loves those, too. We also ordered saganaki, but it never came. What I assume is the manager told us the waitress didn't hear us order it, but she had actually repeated it back to us and all five of us heard that interaction. It's fine, mistakes are made, but just be honest. Say it didn't get put in, whatever. Our waitress continued to come to check on us but never had mentioned it or apologized. The most disappointed person was definitely my kiddo. It's her fav. We will likely return at some point, but I just feel like it's not the same as it used to be, in many ways. We also had dirty "clean" dishes, forgotten silverware, a mess up with drinks, as well.

i dont give reviews much but service was average, waited a long time for food when we finally recieved what we ordered it was cold so dont know if there is a problem in kitchen but asked us for refills of coffee every 2 minutes

Laura, our server is fantastic!! She advised us of the homemade soups & the amazing food!! She was spot on!! Everything was absolutely wonderful!! Great experience!! Fantastic food!! Terrific atmosphere!! Great prices!! We left full,& with leftovers!!

Every time my job places an order of 12 +, everything is perfect . The bags are labeled with our names. And everything is in the bag, like our napkins, forks, spoons, etc. are there. The food is amazing, and the customer service is top notch.

We have been going to this restaurant since 95 when it was originally Tropicana. Family owned and run. The food is always good. Service is always good. The employees are friendly. Prices are very reasonable and you get alot of food. Inside is always clean. My favorite is the Chicken Stir Fry. My wife's favorite is the Chicken Alfredo. Very good.

Very fast friendly service and quality meals. Feel is very much like a family run establishment.

Im a handicap elderly who went there this morning around 11:30 am with my son. We was going to meet up w/4others. As i got inside to open the 2nd set of doors i lost my balance and fell into the bench then the floor. My son tried to stop me and also fell. There was 3 workers at the register and seen it but NOT ONEoffered to help or ask if i was ok. After a few minutes my son struggled to get me up and walked me to the table. The other people showed up. While eating then came by and asked everyone if they wanted a refill except me so i asked the next waitress and out waitress came back and dropped off everyones drink then left. The other waitress finally bought my drink. Goes to show they dont care about the people evan when they fall.

Great place for a home cooked meal when it is just yourself and your phone . Lol great food super service. Fantabulous.

I love Alex's! Their chicken is always so yummy, I always get their chicken Philly sandwich and it's so good and filling. The staff is always so sweet. I've never had a bad experience here. It's such a wonderful restaurant and I love ordering from here for lunch.

Great food and Great servers, like Paulina and Sammie, make this family owned business one of our favorite places to eat.

I'm not the man I used to be! I used to have a huge appetite. Buffet restaurants would operate in the red after I visited. Driving past this location for decades, it always had good food, oftentimes it was an after-the-bar-closes restaurant on Friday or Saturday night. The restaurant was closed for a while, but recently re-opened under a new name. As I searched online, I noticed Yelp had other Alex's restaurants open in the area, so perhaps this is becoming a successful local chain. The sign out front proudly proclaims - American, Greek and Italian dishes served. I ordered the Beef Stroganoff over noooodles special. As much as it was so delicious, I could only devour about half of the meal, after eating my huge salad. The dinner also came with dessert, and I was able to find room for that. Years past, I would have eaten the whole thing, as a member of the Clean Plate Club. Still, the leftovers made for an aromatic meal the following day. They had an excellent well-coordinated staff working the day I visited. Everyone was pleasant and I was well served. Located on the northbound side of Gratiot at the first light south of Metro Parkway. I highly recommend!!

Alec's is Great place to eat and wonderful staff. My family has been going to Alex since they opened their doors.

Went to Alex's for dinner tonight. Food was good, service good, prices went up again. Also ice cream always came with dinners, now only on the specials. I know prices are on the rise for everything, but once a month is ridiculous. This is our last time. I hope they don't price them self out of the market.

First and LAST time here. I ordered steak and eggs to go for my wife and I. First thing was when you go to pay with a credit card it forces you to leave a tip even though it is carry out. After my card failed the first time the lady ringing me up said in broken english that I had to choose a tip amount. I chose one dollar just to get out of there. The food was awful. Eggs were not cooked and the hashbrowns were almost still frozen. To top it all off, the on line menu prices are not even close to the real prices and I spent 8 dollars more than it should have been. Stay away from this place.

Went last Monday and the place was bumping but I'm not sure why. However It was warm and cozy but the food was disgusting. I got the half chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and chicken gravy and my daughter got the shrimp basket with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Both of the gravy's were the worst I've ever had in my life. The chicken had no flavor . My fork had dried food stuck to it. The waitress was terrible but very nice, always called you "sweetie". I will never go back because the food was so gross we couldn't eat much of it.

Good food and great service at excellent prices. It was my first time here after diverting several times on Gratiot avenue looking some place to have dinner. I finally decided to try this place and it was really good. The steak is good, cooked to perfection, sides are ok.

Great little spot to grab food. I usually get breakfast they got it anytime of day. Ample portions cooked right. The place is clean and the waitstaff is efficient and friendly. Looking for good food cheap? I recommend this place.

The food is always good here! The service is usually very fast and friendly. The restaurant is always clean and welcoming.

We had stopped in for lunch. We ordered a chicken salad croissant and a gyro. They both came with ton of french fries. The chicken salad croissant could have used a little more mayonnaise on the croissant. Other than that, there were no issues. There was so much chicken salad on this sandwich it was very good. The French fries were hot , fresh, and crispy. The gyro was OK. The meat, although it was sliced, a little thick for this sandwich. The taziki sauce was very tasty. The beverages were cold, and plenty of ice was in each glass. We did ask for a to go cup for our drinks. They obliged with a smile. Our service was very friendly and attentive! We will definitely stop by here again.

I ordered a chopped steak dinner,,,, and it was cooked ok. However it was only a hamburger without a bun. Now I don't know much but I know this much. It should not have been only a hamburger. I also didn't want the vegetable and had asked for a second helping of potato's. I was told no I could not exchange them. I offered to pay an up charge and again was told no and I quote " sorry the owner is here". Not sure what that has to do with what I want to eat but OK. So as the customer who is spending my money I will choose to not spend it there again. Good luck. Ron

Ok, so I had higher hopes for this place. The four stars are for the good service and cleanliness. The food I'd give three stars. Very average. Had the chicken stir fry, which was a huge portion - I had another meal to take home. But did I want it? Bland, boring, and loaded with MSG (I felt the effects of that not long after eating.) I did enjoy the mushroom and barley soup though, and the side salad was good. My son had the sirloin (aka sliced roast beef), I wasn't impressed with the portion size of that dish. It looked like processed meat slices, not carved beef. Bread basket comes with dinner, thick sliced white bread and packets of oyster crackers. I'd prefer those little breadstick packs, but that's me. Huge menu, though, so perhaps we just chose the wrong things. I'd be willing to give this place another chance. Maybe for breakfast, because their breakfast menu looked pretty good. We'll see!

Best breakfast around. The staff are like family as we've been going for many years. They know our orders and always served with a smile. The weekend morning cooks are the best around. Highly recommend

Amazing service. Was seated right away and we got our drinks within a minute of sitting down. We had 3+ servers checking up on us periodically. My boyfriend and I both ordered soup and we both finished with time before we got our food out, and that never happens! The food was very hot. My boyfriend got the and he said it was amazing. They kept our drinks full also. Every server that we encountered was very friendly and was not hesitant to help with with anything! Amazing service and food, will definitely be back again soon to try more amazing food!

My new favorite place went there for lunch today it was amazing give you lots of food and it's well worth the price it's not expensive the people are very polite they always have enough help

First time at Alex's, waitress was great and food perfect. I will be back again.

I didnt like the omelette but I really enjoyed the chicken pita wrap, the lemon rice soup and the fries.

Went there today for lunch, ordered a French dip, meat was over cooked. Didn't complain, they always have excuse, like that's how we do it. I wanted to order a med.. Cobb salad to go, it's on their dinner special menu, they don't offer to go. Snotty answer from waitress and girl at register. I didn't have time to go elsewhere, but what a crappy policy. They make a med. but not to go. I will not return, we eat there at least 5-8 times a month there. I order a carry out 2 times a month. They could have accommodated me. They are a small restaurant, maybe they don't care about losing customers. I will be letting friends that work around there and order lunch a lot. Bad reviews travel FAST