20-plus diners in Michigan that could use a little love right now Updated Dec 17, 2020; Posted Dec 17, 2020 Dishes at Tootsie's Diner in Muskegon, on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Tootsie's is a finalist in MLive's search for Michigan's Best Diner. (Kayla Renie | MLive.com) Kayla Renie | mrenie@mlive.comKayla Renie | mrenie@mlive.com Facebook Share The Michigan restaurant industry is struggling right now. Everyone knows that. Just this week, 97 percent of Michigan businesses that applied for $15,000 COVID-19 grants were expected to be turned away, according to a recent MLive story. But local community restaurants, especially diners, face additional challenges. Takeout business is typically a small portion of sales. Gone are bustling tables of regulars meeting up for coffee or weekend get togethers with family and friends.