Sawmill Inn

Had there fish (fake lobster)  :( yucky yellow taste not good they didnt do anything about it,!!#

Tastiest breakfast in the area!

I go here just about every Sunday morning for breakfast and have gotten to know some of the quirks of the Sawmill. First of all, as a reviewer, I've only ever had their breakfasts so I can't vouch for their lunches or dinners.

First of all - the setting. The Sawmill is in a weird, nay, an almost invisible location in Richfield just off 41/45. Although I've been there plenty of times, I nearly miss the turn almost every time, so heads up! The building inside is very tastefully decorated in a logger style with lots of vintage logging ephemera. Even the waitresses are required to wear a plaid shirt. It's thankfully not overdone - just the right amount to provide a theme/decor to the restaurant.

Now onto my LEAST favorite part of the Sawmill: getting your name in and waiting. Sunday morning/noon is hectic. Due to the position of their register, the hostess area, and the front door, everyone gravitates towards one spot and clogs probably the most critical area of the restaurant. There is a very small waiting area, but I typically wind up standing next to the door because of the crowds trying to both register and pay. Which, in winter/early spring, lets in a gust of frigid air every time someone comes in.  If I could change one thing about the Sawmill, it would be the configuration of this entrance.

Some have complained here about the waitresses. For the most part, they all seem to be older high school students (and all female - seems like the men are all in the kitchen!). We have never had a problem with rude waitresses, but perhaps their lackadaisical attitude is to be expected of their age group. It's not de rigueur, though - for the most part, they're friendly and accommodating.

One random fact for folks with kiddies: every time I've been there, there has been a magician/balloon guy walking around that will treat your kids to a balloon creation.

Now, onto the FOOD! I typically order the Sapling (an ample-sized pancake, egg, and bacon/sausage) breakfast or one of their delicious omelettes which come with potatoes and a large (we're talking CD-size here!) English muffin. If I want a treat, I'll ask for some additions into my pancakes which are offered at an additional 99 cents - apples, chocolate chips, blueberries, etc. I think their pancakes are the best I've ever had - big and fluffy.

Their drinks come in cute mason jars. For anyone looking for alcohol, they have a very cool, full sized bar in an adjoined area and their bloody marys looked amazing!

This place has local character, good food, and they've carved out a niche as the best breakfast joint in the area (as far as I know, there's nothing nearby!). Give them a try, but be prepared for some quirks that come with a small town joint.

the Sawmill Inn is very much a small backwoods cafe, as evidenced by the log cabin style building, country music being played and drinks served in mason jars. A little dim lighting but still bright enough to see the menu. The eggs i had with my chicken fried steak were nothing special, if not a little worse than others. Everything else was phenomenal. Portion size for the money could be a little better.