The Nest Alpena

45842 ( 182 reviews )
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$10–20
628 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707, United States
+1 989-340-1082

The Nest Alpena is a charming restaurant located at 628 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI, that captures the essence of cozy dining. The reviews from visitors offer a delightful glimpse into the culinary wonders that await. Patrons are consistently impressed with the exceptionally friendly service and the inviting atmosphere, despite the occasional noise from enthusiastic regulars.

Standout dishes include a well-crafted chicken and waffle sandwich that surprises with its complex flavors, and a burger that has garnered accolades as the best many have tasted in years. The creative drink offerings, notably the spicy margarita, add another layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. Reviewers like Marcy Hammer and Adam Callahan underscore the quality of food while appreciating the attentive staff who cater to their needs, even accommodating pets on the patio.

In summary, The Nest Alpena is not just a dining spot but a community hub where quality ingredients meet exceptional cooking. It leaves a lasting impression, making it a must-try for anyone in the area looking to indulge in delectable dishes paired with warm service.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Cheques
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For The Nest Alpena

Marcy Hammer
Jun 17,2025
My husband and I stopped here for our first visit. We loved everything except the pretty loud regulars. They weren’t awful but it’s hard to speak to each other in such an intimate space with someone talking to the entire room. But let’s focus! The service was super friendly (a little slow considering the size however I think she was dealing with a drink order) but friendly and accommodating. The drinks were exceptional. I had a spicy margarita and it was perfect. We had the chicken and waffle sandwich and we agree it gets better as you go. So many complex flavors. It’s very well done. There are several other options we want to try so this will be our date night spot for a while. Very well done especially considering the limitations of size they were up against.
Elizabeth Scheuer-Murphy
Jun 8,2025
Stopped here for some dinner around 7:30 p.m. it was quite crowded. It is a cute little restaurant. It's not very big but it does have a big patio but it wasn't very warm. This day we all found this restaurant to be charming. The servers were attentive. There was a bar and there was some specials on the board. All the food that we have is really good. We took some chicken noodle soup to go for someone that wasn't feeling well that they really love that they did have boards that had specialty drinks
Adam Callahan
May 27,2025
This was the single best burger I have ever had. From the outside my hopes were not very high it's a very small place. But the food was amazing and the people were nice. It was well worth the money.
Kelli Campbell
May 26,2025
BEST little spot in the N.E. corner of the mitten!!!! EXCEPTIONALLY well made food. I'm a 7 days a week VERY good, picky (meaning done right with quality ingredients) home cook. They cook as good as I make it at home....and that's saying something cause I set my expectation bar high. Brought our 2 little French bulldog pups to eat on the patio and they quickly brought us water for the pooches. Excellent service and food. NAILED IT!!!!
August Ward
May 13,2025
Best burger I have had in a decade, excellent daily and weekly specials, well stocked bar.
Bob Holdridge
May 11,2025
Great burger joint that has a wide selection of specialty burgers, plus create your own. They also have some vegetarian choices along with pulled pork, cod, and shrimp choices. I had the 1/3 lb PB&J burger (bunless, served on a bed of greens), topped with bacon, smoked Gouda, thai peanut butter sauce, and a raspberry sauce. Their sauces are homemade, and taste it. The peanut butter sauce went surprisingly well with the burger and had great flavor, and was a creamy consistency. The raspberry sauce was a little sweet for me, but paired well with the peanut butter. I was hesitant about ordering, but glad I did. Very tasty. The burger was served with house made chips that were good. If you like burgers, this is a great choice of restaurant. Service was friendly and prompt. Will be back.
Kerriot Art
May 3,2025
The food here is absolutely delicious, serving sizes are healthy, the servers are so lovely, and the atmosphere fills your eyes with wonder! It's an hour drive from where we are to alpena, but I've frequently made the trip just for The Nest! I can't recommend it enough; I only hope it doesn't get too popular so I can still enjoy such delicious food impulsively!
67Spectre
Mar 17,2025
The pulled pork basket was excellent. I found the fries on the side to be somewhat smaller than expected, but very tasty also. Creme brulee was amazing as well.

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