Sunrise Family Diner - Howell

The food was delicious, but there was a man who appeared to be of Middle Eastern descent at the counter who was loudly cursing on his phone. When I asked him to take his conversation outside, he threatened me. After his outburst, he gathered his things and went into the kitchen, indicating that he was an employee. Several other customers who witnessed this behavior also said they would no longer be returning, including myself and my companion. The staff did nothing to address the man's behavior and continued serving customers as if nothing had happened. It was a very uncomfortable dining experience and I believe that management should take action in regards to this individual.

The only difference this time was that I was wearing a LGBTQ-themed shirt. I can only assume that we were being avoided because of our sexual orientation. Before anyone suggests that they were busy, that was not the case. One waitress spent about 10 minutes at one table, another waiter was only packaging silverware for the entire 20 minutes, and the other waiter went out of their way to ignore us. Even the owner came out and had a long conversation with the table next to us, while we sat there with empty glasses and no food order taken. We will not be returning to this restaurant. If they are not even willing to serve us because of bigotry, then they are not truly open to all customers.

Warning to LGBTQ diners! My fiancée and I have dined at this restaurant multiple times without any issues. However, on Wednesday, May 25th, we visited for a late breakfast at 9:30 a.m. There were only about 5 occupied tables, so it was not busy at all. Despite this, after being seated and ordering our drinks, we waited for 20 minutes with the staff consistently ignoring us, even going out of their way to avoid our table. The only thing different that morning was that I was wearing an LGBTQ-themed shirt. It seems clear to me that we were being discriminated against because of our sexual orientation. Before anyone suggests that they were simply busy, that was not the case. One waitress spent about 10 minutes at one table, another waiter was only busy wrapping silverware for the entire 20 minutes, and the other waiter, as mentioned earlier, actively avoided our table. The owner even spent a long time chatting with the table next to us while we sat there with empty drinks and no food order taken, not even being asked if we needed a few more minutes. We will never be returning to this establishment. If they cannot welcome everyone, regardless of who they are, then they are not truly open for business.

The staff was super attentive and the food was great! I look forward to my next visit!

Food was amazing. The table behind us had naughty, loud kids. I know it was poor parenting, but I wish the manager had said something to them.